John Deere L17.542 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Safety - 6
SAFETY
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate for the job.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating the mower.
Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing.
Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service
and operation requires your full attention.
Driving Safely on Public Roads
Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep
area clean and dry.
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is
moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working
condition. Keep hardware tight.
Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away
from any moving parts, to prevent them from getting
caught.
Lower attachments to the ground before servicing
machine. Disengage all power and stop the engine. Lock
park brake and remove the key. Let machine cool.
Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before
making any repairs.
Keep all nuts and bolts tightened, especially blade
attachment bolts.
Securely support any machine elements that must be
raised for service work.
Never run engine unless park brake is locked.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed.
Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts.
Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals.
To prevent fires, remove any buildup of grease, oil, or
debris from the machine, especially the engine
compartment.
Charge battery in an open, well-ventilated area, away
from sparks. Unplug battery charger before connecting or
disconnecting from the battery. Use insulated tools.
Do not modify machine or safety devices. Unauthorized
modifications may impair its function and safety.
Do not wear radio or music headphones while servicing
the machine. Safe service requires your full attention.
Avoid personal injury or death resulting from a collision
with another vehicle on public roads:
Use safety lights and devices. Slow moving machines
when driven on public roads are hard to see, especially at
night.
Whenever driving on public roads, use flashing
warning lights and turn signals according to local
regulations. Extra flashing warning lights may need to be
installed.