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SAFETY
CAUTION: HELP AVOID INJURY (H)
• Operator training required
• Read operator’s manual
• Keep shields in place
• Never carry riders
• Keep people a safe distance away
• Maintain all safety devices
• Before leaving machine:
• Stop engine
• Set park brake
• Remove key
CAUTION (I)
Be safe! To avoid a fire hazard remove all leaves, grass and debris from
engine, hydro pumps and motors, pulleys, belts, hoses, engine deck and
cutter deck.
DANGER/POISON (J)
• Shield Eyes: Explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.
• NO
• Sparks
• Flames
• Smoking
• Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns.
• Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not tip.
• Do not open battery.
WARNING (K)
To avoid injury from tipover, drive across slopes, not up and down. If
machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back down slowly.
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.
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.
Agency Category Hours
EPA C 250
EPA B 500
EPA A 1000
CARB Moderate 125
CARB Intermediate 250
CARB Extended 500