Operator Safety

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Operation

 

 

13. Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine,

1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space

 

 

and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove

where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes

 

 

the ignition key

can collect.

 

 

 

 

a.

before cleaning blockages or

2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

 

 

 

unclogging chute;

3. Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all

 

b.

before checking, cleaning, or working on

blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral.

 

 

 

the mower;

4. Do not use on slopes of more than 10 degrees.

 

 

 

c.

after striking a foreign object. Inspect the

5. Remember there is no such thing as a “safe” slope.

 

mower for damage and make repairs before

Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To

 

 

restarting and operating the equipment;

guard against overturning:

 

 

 

 

 

d.

if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally

a.

do not stop or start suddenly when going up

 

(check immediately).

 

or downhill;

 

 

 

 

 

 

14. Disengage drive to attachments when transporting

b.

engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in

or not in use.

 

 

gear, especially when travelling downhill;

 

 

 

 

15. Stop the engine and disengage drive to

c.

machine speeds should be kept low on slopes

the attachment

 

and during tight turns;

 

 

 

 

 

a.

before refuelling;

d.

stay alert for humps and hollows and other

 

 

b.

before removing the grass bagger;

 

hidden hazards;

 

 

 

 

 

c.

before making height adjustment unless

e.

never mow across the face of the slope, unless

 

adjustment can be made from the operator’s

 

the mower is designed for this purpose.

 

 

 

 

 

position.

 

6. Use care when pulling loads or using

 

 

 

 

16. Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out

heavy equipment.

 

 

 

 

and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve,

a.

 

 

 

 

Reproduction8. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

Use only approved drawbar hitch points.

 

turn the fuel off at the co clusion of mowing.

b.

Limit loads to those you can safely control.

 

17. Before and when backi g, look behind and down

c.

Do not turn sharply. Use care when driving

 

for small children.

 

in reverse.

 

 

18. Use extra care when approaching blind corners,

d.

Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when

shrubs, rees

r ther bjects that may

 

suggested in the Operator’s Manual.

 

bscure v s

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7. Watch out for traffic when crossing or

 

near roadways.

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Maintenan e and Storage

8. Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfacesfor1. On mul i-blade machines, take care as rotating one

other than grass.

 

 

blade an ause other blades to rotate.

9. When using any attachments, never direct the

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2. When machine will be parked, stored or left

discharge of material toward bystanders n r all

nattended, lower the cutting means unless a

anyone near the machine while in operation.

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positive mechanical lock is used.

10. Never operate the mower with defective guards

3. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the

shields, or without safety protective devices

 

equipment is in safe working condition.

in place.

 

 

4. Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank

11. Do not change the engine governor settings or

 

inside a building where fumes may reach an open

overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at

 

flame or spark.

excessive speed may increase the hazard of

 

5. Allow the engine to cool before storing in

personal injury.

 

 

any enclosure.

12. Before leaving the operator’s position

 

6. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,

a.

disengage the power take-off and low r

 

battery compartment and fuel storage area free of

 

the attachments;

 

 

grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

b. change into neutral and set the parking brake;

7. Check the grass bagger frequently for wear

c. stop the engine and remove the key.

 

or deterioration.

9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.

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