DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the blade could occur.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Never operate the mower with the discharge deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly.
Be sure that all persons are clear of mower deck and discharge area before engaging the PTO. Set throttle to “midway” position. Push the PTO engagement arm forward and down to engage blades. Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing (See Section 4.1.5).
For manual start engines: The park brake must be disengaged before the PTO is engaged or the engine will kill.
4.3.8PTO Disengagement: Pull upward and back completely on the PTO engagement arm to disengage the blades (See Section 4.1.6).
4.4TRANSPORTING
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Loading the mower onto a trailer without strong enough or properly supported ramps could be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦The ramps could collapse causing the unit to fall, which could cause injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Use proper ramps that are secured to the truck or trailer.
♦Keep feet and legs out from under the unit when loading and unloading.
♦If necessary, use assistance when loading.
Be sure fuel
Use a heavy duty trailer to transport the machine. Engage neutral lock latches and park brake, then block wheels. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer with straps, chains, cables, or ropes. Be sure that the trailer has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law and use a safety chain.
Note: When transporting machine, be sure to engage the park brakes. Failure to do so can result in damage and/or premature wear to drive train.
Do not rely solely on parking brake to hold machine on trailer.
- 22 -
