John Deere DC1000 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
6 Safety
(Safety Rules continued from previous page)
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.
Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or other
hard objects that might be thrown, causing injury
or damage.
• Transportation
Power unit must be equipped with cab and seat belt.
Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power unit
can result in death from being run over or crushed.
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.
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.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not operate or transport equipment while under
the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• Disc Mower Caddy Compatibility
The combined weight of disc mower and caddy should
not exceed 1.5 X weight of the tractor.
Base Disc Mower Caddy weight = 1750 Lbs.
Fully Ballasted Disc Mower weight = 2190 Lbs.
Maximum recommended Disc Mower weight to use with
caddy = 1421 Lbs.
Cab tractor is required when using Frontier Disc Mower
Caddy.
Do not leave cutter bar in up position when parked.
Do not transport fully weighted caddy without a disc
mower installed.
Maximum Compatible Disc Mower Cutting Width =
10’ 2”.
• Operation
Do not allow bystanders in the area when operating,
attaching, removing, assembling, or servicing
equipment.
Never direct discharge toward people, animals, or
property.
Do not operate or transport equipment while under
the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from
equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Operate only in daylight or good articial light.
Always comply with all state and local lighting and
marking requirements.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Power unit must be equipped with cab and seat
belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off
power unit can result in death from being run over or
crushed.
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!