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SAFETY
Emission Control System Certification Label
NOTE: Tampering with emission controls and components by
unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties.
Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by EPA
and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your Great Dane
Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component
questions.
The presence of an emissions label signifies that the engine has been
certified with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB).
The emissions warranty applies only to those engines marketed by Great
Dane that have been certified by the EPA and/or CARB; and used in the
United States and Canada in off-road mobile equipment.
Emission Compliance Period
If your engine has the emission compliance category listed on the
emission control system certification or air index label, this indicates the
number of operating hours for which the engine has been certified to meet
EPA and/or CARB emission requirements. The following table provides
the engine compliance period in hours associated with the category found
on the certification label.
Certification
Your product has been tested and evaluated by the manufacturer and
conforms with American National Standard B-71.4, “Safety Specifications”
for commercial turf care equipment.
Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Compliance
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.
Safety
Operator Training Required
• Read the operator’s manual and other training material. If the operator
or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain
this material to them. This publication is available in other languages.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator
controls, and safety signs.
• All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner of the
machine is responsible for training the users.
• Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries
occurring to themselves, other people, or property.
• Operate the machine in an open, unobstructed area under the direction
of an experienced operator.
Preparation
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are
needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and
attachments approved by the manufacturer.
• Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety glasses and
hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in
moving parts.
• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all
objects such as rocks, toys and wire which can be thrown by the machine.
• Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are
flammable and vapors are explosive.
a.Use only an approved container.
b.Never remove gas cap or add fuel when engine is running. Do not
smoke.
c.Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
• Check that the operator’s presence controls, safety switches and shields
are attached and functioning properly. Do not operate unless they are
functioning properly.
Operating Safely
• Never run an engine in an enclosed area where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
• Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden
hazards.
• Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before
starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s position. Use seat
belts if provided.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to travel in the
recommended direction on hillsides. For this machine, drive across
hillsides, not up and down. Turf conditions can affect the machine’s
stability. Use caution while operating near drop-offs.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and when changing
directions on slopes.
• Never raise deck with the blades running.
• Never operate with the PTO shield, or other guards, not securely in
place. Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly, and
functioning properly.
• Never operate with the discharge deflector raised, removed or altered,
unless using a grasscatcher. Do not operate mower without discharge
chute or entire grasscatcher in place.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.
Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of
personal injury.
• Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage drives, engage
parking brake, and shut off engine before leaving the operator’s position
for any reason including emptying the grasscatchers or unclogging the
chute.
• Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects or if an
abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs before resuming
operations.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path.
• Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders away.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and
sidewalks. Stop blades if not mowing. Watch for traffic when operating
near or crossing roadways.
Agency Category Hours
EPA C 250
EPA B 500
EPA A 1000
CARB Moderate 125
CARB Intermediate 250
CARB Extended 500