Woods Equipment FSW6000F Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Safety 3
Mow’n Machine Vacuum (10/8/2004)
Look down and to the rear and make sure area
is clear before operating in reverse.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not stop, start, or change directions sud-
denly on slopes.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on
slopes and rough terrain.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before
resuming operation.
Moving steering levers rapidly from forward to
reverse or reverse to forward could cause loss of
control.
Do not operate power unit with attachment
removed. Attachment is required for power unit
stability.
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,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pres-
sure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
Before performing any service or maintenance,
lower attachment to ground, turn off power unit
engine, remove key, and disconnect battery ground
cable (negative -).
TRANSPORTATION
Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine onto a trailer or truck.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
MAINTENANCE
Before performing any service or maintenance,
lower attachment to ground, turn off power unit
engine, remove key, and disconnect battery ground
cable (negative -).
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo-
nents in any way.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head.
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Never perform service or maintenance with
engine running.
Never place any part of the body underneath
implement/attachment or between its moving parts
even when the engine has been turned off. Service
work does not require going underneath unit.
Mechanical failures, electrical failures, or operating
controls can cause equipment to drop.
Do not put Mow’n Machine into service unless
clutch is working properly. When the engine is at
full throttle, PTO-driven accessories must stop
within five seconds after the PTO switch is turned
to “OFF.” See your dealer for replacement
clutches.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
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 guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
STORAGE
Block equipment securely for storage.
Keep children and bystanders away from stor-
age area.
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!