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7. Check interlock switches daily for proper operation.
Do not rely entirely on safety switches -shut off engine
before getting off seat. If a switch fails, replace it before
operating the machine. The interlock system is for your
protection, so do not bypass it. Replace all interlock
switches every two years. Interlock switches should be
adjusted so:
A. Engine cannot be started unless traction pedal
is released (neutral position).
B. Engine stops if operator gets off seat when
traction pedal is depressed.
C. PTO disengages if operator gets off seat when
PTO lever is ENGAGED (on position).
8. Fill fuel tank with diesel fuel before starting the en-
gine. Avoid spilling any fuel. Since diesel fuel is flam-
mable, handle it carefully.
A. Use an approved fuel container.
B. Do not fill fuel tank when engine is hot or
running.
C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and up to about one
inch (25 mm) from the top of the tank, not
the filler neck.
E. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
9. Sit on the seat when starting the engine and operat-
ing the machine.
10. Always use seat belt and ROPS together. Make
sure seat is latched.
11. Before starting the engine:
A. Engage parking brake.
B. Make sure traction pedal is in neutral.
C. After engine is started, release parking brake
and keep foot off traction pedal. Machine must not
move. If movement is evident, the neutral return
mechanism is adjusted incorrectly. Shut engine
off and adjust until machine does not move when
traction pedal is released.
12. Do not run the engine in a confined area without ad-
equate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.
13. Maximum seating capacity is one person. There-
fore, never carry passengers.
14. This traction unit is intended to be used with an im-
plement. Refer to implement operator’s manual for
sound and vibration information and rear weight require-
ments.
15. Check carefully for overhead clearances before
driving under any objects.
While Operating
16. Using the machine demands the operator’s com-
plete attention. To prevent loss of control:
A. Operate only in daylight or when there is good
artificial light.
B. Drive slowly.
C. Avoid sudden stops and starts.
D. Look behind machine before backing up.
E. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
F. Do not drive close to a sand trap, ditch, creek,
or hazard.
G. Reduce speed when making sharp turns and
when turning on a hillside.
H. The cutting deck must be lowered when going
down slopes for steering control.
17. Operator must be skilled and trained in how to drive
on hillsides. Failure to use caution on slopes or hills may
cause loss of control and vehicle to tip or roll possibly re-
sulting in personal injury or death.
18. Traverse slopes carefully. Do not start or stop sud-
denly when traversing slopes or when traveling uphill or
downhill.
19. If engine stalls or machine loses headway and can-
not make it to the top of a slope, do not turn machine
around. Always back slowly straight down the slope.
20. This product is designed to drive objects into the
ground where they lose energy quickly in grassy areas.
However, don’t take an injury risk!!
When a person or pet
appears unexpectedly in or near the mowing area,
STOP MOWING. Careless operation, combined with
terrain angles, ricochets, or improperly positioned
guards, can lead to thrown object injuries. Do not re-
sume mowing until area is cleared.
21. Never raise the cutting unit or other attached imple-
ment while the blades or other parts are rotating.
22. If cutting blades or other implement components
strike a solid object or the machine vibrates abnormally,
disengage PTO, move throttle to SLOW, set parking
brake, and shut engine off. Remove key from switch to
prevent possibility of accidental starting. Check cutting
unit or other implement and traction unit for damage and
defective parts. Repair any damage before restarting
the engine and operating the implement or cutting unit.
Assure cutting unit blades are in good condition and
blade bolts are torqued to proper specifications (See
Cutting Deck Operator’s Manual).
23. To stop machine, remove foot from traction pedal
and use brakes. Gradually reversing the traction pedal
can provide additional braking.
Safety
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