Demco AC20037 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Watch for obstructions overhead and side to side while transporting.
Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make
allowances for increased length and weight of sprayer when making turns, or stopping.
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate engine of towing vehicle in
a closed building. Exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
Before working on this machine, stop towing vehicle, set brakes, disengage PTO
and all power drives, shut off engine and remove ignition key.
Be certain all moving parts and attachments have come to a complete stop before
attempting to perform maintenance.
Always use a safety support and block wheels. Never use a jack to support machine.
Always use proper tools or equipment for job at hand.
Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
Follow torque chart in this manual when tightening bolts and nuts.
Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of
cardboard or wood. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin.
Openings in skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid.
Without immediate medical treatment, serious infection and reactions can occur.
When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off hydraulic supply and relieve all hydraulic
pressure.
Replace all shields and guards after servicing and before moving.
After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed.
Do not allow grease or oil to build up on any steps or platform.
When replacing bolts refer to owners manual.
Refer to bolt torque chart for head identification marking.
Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing,
genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original
specifications. Manufacturer will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts or
accessories and other damages as a result of their use.
If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, manufacturer does
not accept any liability for injury or warranty.
A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing
maintenance on this equipment
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE