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2.60Keep the entiremachine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build up. Clean up oilor fuel spillage and remove
any fuel soakeddebris. Failure to doso can affect the safety and functionality of the machine, as well as
increase the danger of a fire due to contact with the hot surfaces of the machine.
2.61Allow machineto cool before storing.
2.62If you strike something with the mower, turnthe mower and bladesoff, engage the parking brake, and inspect
the machine for damage. Repair, if necessary, before resuming.
2.63Never make any adjustmentsor repairs with the engine running.
2.64Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently andreplace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
2.65Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or weargloves before servicing them.
2.66Check parking brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
2.67Maintain or replace safety and instructionlabels, as necessary.
2.68 Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.
2.69 Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld
or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion.
Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
2.70Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. Understand service
procedure beforedoing work.
2.71Mower deck, frame, and engine compartment should remainfree of debris to prevent premature parts failures or
fire hazards.
SAFETYINTERLOCKSYSTEM
Your Bad Boymower is equipped with asafety interlock system. This system is designed to prevent serious injury or
death to the operator and other people or property damage.The system consists ofan operator presenceswitch in the
seat, the parking brake, drivelever neutral position, the mower blade engagementswitch, and theignition switch. These
interlocks are vitally important and must be tested frequently. Following are instructions to test these very important safety
precautions. Note: the operator must be seated properly on the machine during thesetests and the engine should
have been previously allowed to warm to operating temperature.
2.72With the parking brake engaged, bring lever arms to their inward position Attempt tostart the machine with the
blade actuatorin off position.The engine should not start.
2.73On a level surface, disengagethe parking brake and place lever arms to their outward position. Then, attempt to
start the machine with the blade actuator in off position. The engine should not start.
2.74Engage parkingbrake and leave lever arms in outward position. Put blade actuator in theon position, then
attempt to startthe machine. The engine should not start.
2.75Next, start the engine as stated in the MowerOperation Section. Disengage parking brake and, Very Slowly,
begin to rise from the seat. The engine should stop.
If any of these tests fail to produce the results indicated andthe problem cannot be identified, contact your Bad Boy
Mower dealer or thesupport contacts in the rear of this manual.
ROLLOVERPROTECTIONSTRUCTURES(ROPS)
This machine is not equippedwith ROPS from the factory. If ROPS are added as an option, it is vital that the rules below
are adhered to. ROPS, whenused correctly, dramatically decrease the fatality rate in roll-over instances.
2.76 Periodically ensure the bolts that attach the ROPS to the machine are securely fastened.
2.77 Always operate the machine with the ROPS secured in the upright position.
2.78 If the surrounding environment (e.g. low-lying limbs, signage, etc.) makes it impossible tomow with the
ROPS upright, lower the ROPS atthe hinge point, mow the area, then immediately secure the ROPS upright.
2.79 Upright ROPS are taller than then operators head. Be aware of this andyour surrounding environment, as
referenced above. The mowerand operator may clear low lying items, but the ROPSmaynot.
2.80 Always wear the provided seatbelt when ROPS are utilized. Failure to use the seat belt severelyhandicaps the
safety benefits ofthe ROPS.
2.81 Inthe event ofa roll-over, replace the ROPS before resuming use ofthe machine.