SAFETY
ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS
SAFETY
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTRICAL CONTACT WHEN WORKING AROUND ELECTRICAL POWER LINES, GAS LINES AND UTILITY LINES:
•INSPECT mowing area for overhead or underground electrical power lines, obstructions, gas lines, cables and Utility, Municipal, or other type structure.
•DO NOT allow mower to contact with any Utility, Municipal, or type of structures and obstructions.
•CALL 811 and
FIRE PREVENTION GUIDELINES while Operating, Servicing, and Repairing Mower and Tractor to reduce equipment and grass fire Risk:
•EQUIP Tractor with a FIRE EXTINGUISHER
•DO NOT OPERATE mower on a tractor equipped with under frame exhaust
•DO NOT SMOKE or have open flame near Mower or Tractor
•DO NOT DRIVE into burning debris or freshly burnt area
•AVOID FIRE IGNITION by not allowing mower blade to contact solid objects like metal or rock.
•ADJUST SLIP CLUTCHES to avoid excessive slippage and clutch plate heating.
•CLEAR any grass clippings or debris buildup around mower drivelines, slip clutches, and gearboxes.
•SHUT OFF ENGINE while refueling. PN EF02
148 02/11
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