MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trou- ble.
Follow good shop practices.
Keep service area clean and dry
Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded
Use adequate light for the job at hand.
Make sure there is plenty ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehi- cle in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
Before working on this machine, disengage the PTO, shut off the engine, set the bakes, and remove the ignition keys.
Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop before attempting to perform maintenance.
Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely.
Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when performing any service or maintenance.
Frequently check mower blades. They should be sharp, free of nicks and cracks and securely fastened. NOTE: Blade bolts are left hand thread!
Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly installed to ensure unit is in safe condition.
When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and devices are installed before placing unit in service.
After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed from mower.
Do not allow debris, grease or oil to build up on any deck or platform.
Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to origi- nal specifications.
The manufacturer will not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of unapproved parts and/or accessories.
A fire extinguisher and the first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while per- forming maintenance on this equipment.
STORAGE SAFETY
Following operation, or when unhooking the mower, stop the tractor, set the brakes, disengage the PTO, shut off the engine and remove the igni- tion keys.
Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
Do not park equipment where it can be exposed to direct contact to livestock for long periods of time. Damage and livestock injury could result.
Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety devices.
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