SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Do not operate equipment while under the influ- ence of alcohol or drugs.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all moving parts.
Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking requirements.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Before starting engine, place drive levers in neutral position and disengage blade clutch.
Operate tractor PTO at the RPM speed stated in “Specifications” section.
Do not operate PTO during transport.
Do not operate auxiliary hydraulics during transport.
Look down and to the rear and make sure area is clear before operating in reverse.
Do not operate on steep slopes.
Do not stop, start, or change directions sud- denly on slopes.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation.
Stop power unit and equipment immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before resuming operation.
TRANSPORTATION
Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking requirements.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Do not operate PTO during transport.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain.
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on the tractor front wheels when attachments are in transport position. Without this weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal injury or death. The weight may be attained with a loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
MAINTENANCE
Before performing any service or maintenance, lower mower to ground or block securely, turn off tractor engine, remove key, set parking brake, and remove belt from tractor PTO sheave.
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- nents in any way.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and secured. Never place any part of the body under- neath equipment or between moveable parts even when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic system leak down, hydraulic system failures, mechanical failures, or movement of control levers can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpect- edly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Oper- ator's Manual instructions for working underneath and blocking requirements or have work done by a qualified dealer.
Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
Make certain all movement of equipment com- ponents has stopped before approaching for ser- vice.
Frequently check blades. They should be sharp, free of nicks and cracks, and securely fastened.
Use a new Nylok blade bolt and cup washers when you replace the blade. Do not substitute any bolt for the special blade bolt. It is
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.
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L59 Mower Safety Rules (Rev. 4/7/2006)
