Cub Cadet SC2400 manual Precautions before Operating Your Tractor, Safety Precautions

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

3. Precautions before Operating Your Tractor

1.Understand the performance and limitations of your tractor. Carefully study this Operator’s Manual and learn the instructions in it before operating or servicing your tractor. Keep the Operator’s Manual in an easily accessible place.

2.Strictly follow the statements given in the DANGER, CAUTION and WARNING safety decals attached to the tractor.

3.For operator safety, always install the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS).

Keep the seat belt fastened while operating the tractor with the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS). This practice will reduce the possibility of injury or death in the event of roll-over accident.

If the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) has been removed for any reason, be sure to reinstall all the associated parts before operating the tractor.

Do not alter the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS). The altered Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) may fail to provide the designed protection.

Replace the damaged Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) immediately. Contact your local Cub Cadet Yanmar dealer for technical assistance.

NEVER alter or repair the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS). Welding, bending, drilling, grinding, or cutting may weaken the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS). Contact your local Cub Cadet Yanmar dealer for technical assistance.

4.Always fasten the seat belt while operating the tractor with the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS).

Check the seat belt for any damage. Replace the damaged seat belt immediately. Contact your local Cub Cadet Yanmar dealer for technical assistance.

Do not use the seat belt if the tractor does not have the Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS).

5.Check overhead clearance carefully before driving under power lines, wires, bridges or low hanging tree branches, before entering or leaving building, or in any other situation where the operator and/or Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) may be struck, which could result in serious injury.

6.Make sure that any person (other than a usual operator) who will operate the tractor studies this Operator’s Manual before operation. Know the controls and how to stop the machine quickly.

7.Make sure that any person or obstacle is not under or around the tractor before and during operation. Be sure to maintain sufficient overhead clearance above the tractor.

8.Do not operate your tractor and/or implement installed to it while you are under the influence of alcohol, drug, medicine or controlled substance(s) or when you are not fit for operation of your tractor.

9.For operation, wear close-fitting clothing. When operating the tractor or working around the tractor, do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewelry, or baggy or damaged clothing. When caught by a moving part of the tractor, an accident can result. Cut-off pants or shorts do not provide protection against flying debris. Never operate the tractor in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers. Wear additional protections including non-slip safety boots or shoes, and safety goggles and gloves, etc. as appropriate or required by currently applicable local laws and regulations. Wear ear protection in a noisy environment to prevent hearing damage and reduce operator fatigue.

10.NEVER allow a passenger on any portion of the tractor.

11.Remain seated in the operator’s station when operating the tractor.

12.Make sure that the brakes, clutch and other mechanical components are free from misadjustment and excessive wear. Replace any excessively worn or damaged component immediately. At regular intervals, check that all the nuts, bolts and screws are appropriately tightened. (For details, see “MAINTENANCE”)

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