
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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2. Do not stand on the mower.
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2. The mower is equipped with many safety devices.
8. Replace damaged or illegible safety decals.
See next page for required labels.
Do not alter or remove any part of safety system
for your safety.
3. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the mower is in safe working condition.
5. Read and understand this manual and the
tractor operator's manual before operating
mower. Allow only a properly trained person to
operate the tractor.
4. Never allow children to operate the mower,
even under adult supervision.
8. Do not mow on steep inclines, rough terrain or
near drop-offs.
4. Check the blade bolts at frequent intervals for
proper tightness.
4. Do not mow while in reverse unless absolutely
necessary and then only after inspecting of the
entire area behind the mower. Be extra careful of
children.
5. Upon striking a foreign object, stop and inspect
the tractor and the mower for damage. Repair the
damage before resuming operation.
6. If the mower discharge deflector becomes
clogged, stop the tractor; disengage the mower
drive; shut off the engine and remove the key, and
clean out the deflector before continuing.
7. Hillside operation is dangerous and is not
recommended. If it is necessary to mow on a
hillside, use extreme caution. Never mow across
the face of a slope. Do not operate with the
Careful operation is your best insurance against
an accident. Read this section carefully before
operating the mower. All operators, no matter
how much experience they may have had, should
read this manual, tractor manual and other
related manuals before operating mower. It is the
owner's obligation to instruct all operators in safe
operation.
6. Always wear seat belt on ROPS equipped
tractor. Never use the seat belt when the tractor is
not equipped with a ROPS.
7. When using the mower, detach the backhoe
beforehand. Otherwise the machine may get
damaged during operation.
2. Before starting the engine, make sure that all
levers (including auxiliary control levers) are in their
"NEUTRAL" positions, that the parking brake is
engaged, and that both the PTO clutch lever and
the ran
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ear shift lever (Hi-Lo) are disen
a
ed.
3. While making turns in rough terrain, reduce
tractor speed.
5. Inspect the blades for wear and damage. A
dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is
worn out, bent, cracked, or otherwise damaged
must be replaced.
3. Do not wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing
around machine. The clothing may catch on
moving parts or controls, leading to the risk of
2. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets. All people
and pets should be kept at a safe distance from
the work area.
1. Never start engine or operate levers from
anywhere other than the seat.
1. Keep bystanders at a safe distance from the
machine during mowing operations.
1. Never operate the mower without proper
guards, shields, and the grass catcher bag or
discharge deflector in place.
Wear and use any additional safety items such
as hard hat, safety boots or shoes, eye and
hearing protection, gloves, etc., as appropriate or
required.
SAFETY OPERATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is
to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones and other objects that could be thrown at
high speed.
1. Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol, medication, other
substances or while fatigued.
2. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
learn how to stop quickly in an emergency. Know
your equipment and its limitations.
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