Woods Equipment FZ23B, FZ28K manual Maintenance

SAFETY RULES

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

„Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation.

„Watch for traffic when operating near or cross- ing roadways.

„Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.

„Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

„Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embank- ments. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge or if the edge caves in.

„Stop power unit and equipment immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before resuming operation.

„Do not drive or operate mower in tilt-up posi- tion. Power unit stability is not adequate and result- ing loads can damage or cause failure of tilt-up mechanism.

„Never leave a running machine unattended.

„Moving steering levers rapidly from forward to reverse or reverse to forward could cause loss of control.

„Do not operate power unit with attachment removed. Attachment is required for power unit stability.

„Before attempting to unplug vacuum hoses, dis- engage PTO, stop power unit, and remove key.

MAINTENANCE

„Before dismounting power unit, follow these steps: lower attachment to ground, shut off PTO, set parking brake, shut off engine, position steer- ing levers to neutral swing-out position, and remove key.

„When using a sunshade and lifting hood for maintenance, use caution around pinch points.

„Before attempting to unplug vacuum hoses, dis- engage PTO, stop power unit, and remove key.

„Before performing any service or maintenance, lower attachment to ground, turn off power unit engine, remove key, and disconnect battery ground cable (negative -).

„Before working underneath, read manual instructions, securely block up, and check stability. Secure blocking prevents equipment from drop- ping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system failure, or mechanical component failure.

„Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- nents in any way.

„Do not work on mower in tilt-up position unless lock-up mechanism is in good condition. Replace if damaged.

„Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; and respirator or filter mask where appropriate

„Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted, and in good operating condition.

„Do not put Mow’n Machine into service unless clutch is working properly. When the engine is at full throttle, PTO-driven accessories must stop within five seconds after the PTO switch is turned to “OFF.” See your dealer for replacement clutches.

„Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.

„Do not remove radiator cap while engine is hot.

„Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed engine.

„Frequently check blades. They should be sharp, free of nicks and cracks, and securely fastened.

„Do not handle blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling may result in serious injury.

„Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute blades may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous.

„Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe condition before putting unit into service.

„Use care to prevent battery acid from contacting skin.

„Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.)

„Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.

(Safety Rules continued on next page)

MM F-Series (Rev. 8/1/2008)

Safety 7