SAFETY
DANGER
MX9293 MX9261
•Keep hands and feet away.
CAUTION
MX9294 MX9261
•Do not operate mower without chute deflector, mulching plate or complete grass catcher assembly in position.
•Do not remove grass catcher, mulching plate or raise the chute deflector until engine and blade(s) have stopped.
Emission Control System Certification Label (Small
NOTE: Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by EPA and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your Great Dane Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions.
The presence of an emissions label signifies that the engine has been certified with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB).
The emissions warranty applies only to those engines marketed by Great Dane that have been certified by the EPA and/or CARB; and used in the United States and Canada in
Emission Compliance Period (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)
If your engine has the emission compliance category listed on the emission control system certification or air index label, this indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been certified to meet EPA and/or CARB emission requirements. The following table provides the engine compliance period in hours associated with the category found on the certification label.
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EPA | C | 250 |
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EPA | B | 500 |
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EPA | A | 1000 |
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CARB | Moderate | 125 |
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CARB | Intermediate | 250 |
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CARB | Extended | 500 |
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Operating Safely
•Do not allow operation or service of the machine by children or untrained adults.
•Read the operator’s manual and study the safety and operation sections before operating the machine.
•Operate the machine in an open, unobstructed area under the direction of an experienced operator.
•Learn the use of all controls.
•Operator experience is required to learn the moving, stopping, turning and other operating characteristics of the machine.
•Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments before you operate.
•Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.
•Check before each use that operator presence controls are functioning correctly. Test safety systems. Do not operate unless they are functioning correctly.
•Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.
•Check park brake function before operating. Adjust or service park brake as necessary.
•Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
•Never raise mower decks when blades are running.
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