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Stop power unit and equipment immediately upon
striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, remove
key, inspect, and repair any damage before
resuming operation.
Leak down or failure of mechanical or hydraulic
system can cause equipment to drop.
• Maintenance
Before dismounting power unit or performing any
service or maintenance, follow these steps: disengage
power to equipment, lower the 3-point hitch and all
raised components to the ground, set parking brake,
stop engine, remove key, and unfasten seat belt.
Before performing any service or maintenance,
disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
Before working underneath, carefully read
Operator’s Manual instructions, disconnect drive
line, raise mower, securely block up all corners with
jackstands, and check stability. Secure blocking
prevents equipment from dropping due to hydraulic
leak down, hydraulic system failures, or mechanical
component failures.
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify
or alter the equipment or any of its components
in any way.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to
avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment
for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; and respirator
or filter mask where appropriate.
Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted,
and in good operating condition.
Keep all persons away from operator control area
while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the
ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and
secured. Never place any part of the body under
secured. Never place any part of the body under secured. Never place any part of the body under
neath equipment or between moveable parts even
when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic system
leak down, hydraulic system failures, mechanical
failures, or movement of control levers can cause
equipment to drop or rotate unexpectedly and cause
severe injury or death. Follow Operator’s Manual
instructions for working underneath and blocking
requirements or have work done by a qualified dealer.
Make certain all movement of equipment compo-
nents has stopped before approaching for service.
Frequently check blades. They should be sharp, free
of nicks and cracks, and securely fastened.
Do not handle blades with bare hands. Careless or
improper handling may result in serious injury.
Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades.
Substitute blades may not meet original equipment
specifications and may be dangerous.
Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque chart
specifications. Check that all cotter pins are installed
securely to ensure equipment is in a safe condition
before putting unit into service.
Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace
if
damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.)
Make sure shields and deflectors are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
• Storage
Block equipment securely for storage.
Keep children and bystanders away from storage area.
Follow manual instructions for storage.
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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