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Safety Decals

Safety Decals

This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-
vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect
from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment
manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions
it contains will provide you with the necessary basic
knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effec-
tively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to
remind you of this important information while you are
operating your unit.
All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional
messages on your rider and mower should be carefully
read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when
these instructions are not followed. The information is for
your safety and it is important! The safety decals below
are on your rider and mower.
If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them
at once. See your local dealer for replacements.
These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant
visual reminder to you, and others who may use the
equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for
safe, effective operation.
Decal - Danger,
Rotating Blades
Part No. 1704276
Decal - Danger, Rotating
Parts, 540 PTO Models
Part No. 1725575
Decal - Danger,
Rotating Blades
Part No. 1704277
Decal - Transmission
Release
Part No. 1725776
Decal - Attachment
Lift Control
Part No. 1725603
Decal - Ignition
Switch Positions
Part No. 1722806
Decal - Throttle
Positions
Part No. 1725571
Decal - PTO Selector
Positions
Part No. 1725574
Decal - Operating Instructions, North
American Models, Part No. 1726923
DANGER
OPERATING ON SLOPES
CAN BE DANGEROUS
SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. IF YOU
CANNOT BACK-UP A HILL, DO NOT
DRIVE ON IT.
ROTATING BLADES CUT
OFF ARMS AND LEGS
RMO™ System:
STOP MOWER WHEN CHILDREN
ARE NEAR.
NO RIDERS — THEY FALL OFF.
This product is equipped with
the RMO system. Refer to the
operator's manual for a full
explanation of the RMO
system and for important
safety messages.
DANGER
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, SWITCHES, ETC.)
IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• IF YOU CANNOT BACK UP A HILL, DO NOT OPERATE ON IT.
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE AND
BACK DOWN SLOWLY.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE
PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• WHEN LEAVING MACHINE, SHUT OFF ENGINE, REMOVE KEY,
AND SET PARKING BRAKE.
WARNING
1726923
DO NOT TOW TRACTOR! DAMAGE MAY RESULT TO TRANSMISSION.
Decal - Cutting
Height
Part No. 1717583
Decal - Cutting
Height
Part No. 1721197
1725571
1725574
CONTACT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR.
DO NOT STAND OR RIDE ON
REAR PTO COVER.
ROTATING SHAFT
Decal - Danger, Rotating Fan,
Diesel Models Part No. 1726045
ROTATING FAN BLADES
Contact can cause serious injury.
Keep hands clear.
1726045
1725603
FLOAT
LOWER
RAISE
ANGLE
LEFT
ANGLE
RIGHT
1725776
Decal - 4WD Rollover
Part No. 1727089
1727089
• Be aware that 4WD can improve access to dangerously sloped terrain thereby
increasing the possibility of tip-over.
• If you cannot back up a hill in 2WD, do not operate on it.
DANGER