SAFETY
•Read operator’s manual
•Keep shields in place
•Never carry riders
•Keep people a safe distance away
•Maintain all safety devices
•Before leaving machine:
•Stop engine
•Set park brake
•Remove key
CAUTION (I)
Be safe! To avoid a fire hazard remove all leaves, grass and debris from engine, hydro pumps and motors, pulleys, belts, hoses, engine deck and cutter deck.
DANGER/POISON (J)
•Shield Eyes: Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.
•NO
•Sparks
•Flames
•Smoking
•Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns.
•Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast.
•Keep out of reach of children.
•Do not tip.
•Do not open battery.
WARNING (K)
To avoid injury from tipover, drive across slopes, not up and down. If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back down slowly.
Emission Control System Certification Label
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
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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Certification
Your product has been tested and evaluated by the manufacturer and conforms with American National Standard
Safety
Operator Training Required
•Read the operator’s manual and other training material. If the operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them. This publication is available in other languages.
•Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
•All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner of the machine is responsible for training the users.
•Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
•The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people, or property.
•Operate the machine in an open, unobstructed area under the direction of an experienced operator.
Preparation
•Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer.
•Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety glasses and hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.
•Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which can be thrown by the machine.
•Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
a.Use only an approved container.
b.Never remove gas cap or add fuel when engine is running. Do not smoke.
c.Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
•Check that the operator’s presence controls, safety switches and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning properly.
Operating Safely
•Never run an engine in an enclosed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
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