
9. Since diesel fuel is highly flammable, handle it care- C. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
fully: D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and only to within an inch
A. Use an approved fuel container. (25 mm) from the top of the tank, not the filler neck.
Do not overfill.
B. Donotremovefueltankcapwhileengineishotor
running. E. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
While Operating
10. Do not run engine in a confined area without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust is hazardous and could be
deadly.
11. Sit on the seat when starting and operating the ma-
chine.
12. Checkinterlock switchesdaily for properoperation.
Ifa switch fails, replaceitbefore operating themachine.
Theinterlocksystemisfor yourprotection, sodonotby-
pass it. Replace all interlock switches every two years.
13. This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB(A)
at the operator position. Ear protectors are recom-
mended for prolonged exposure to reduce the potential
of permanent hearing damage.
14. Before starting the engine each day, test lamps,
warningbuzzerandsignallightstoassureproperopera-
tion.
15. Pay attention when using the machine. To prevent
loss of control:
A. Mow only in daylight or when there is good artifi-
cial light.
B. Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
C. Be extremely careful when operating close to
sand traps, ditches, creeks, steep hillsides or other
hazards.
D. Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid
sudden stops and starts. Use ground speed limiter
lever to set pedal travel so excessive ground speed
will be avoided during mowing and transport.
E. Look to the rear to assure no one is behind the
machine before backing up.
F. Watchfortrafficwhennearorcrossingroads. Al-
ways yield the right–of–way.
G. Reduce speed when driving downhill.
16. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving
parts and the reel.
17. Traverse slopes carefully. Do not start or stop sud-
denly when traveling uphill or downhill.
Safety
18. Operatormust beskilledand trainedin how todrive
onhillsides.Failuretousecautiononslopesorhillsmay
causelossofcontrolandvehicletotiporrollpossiblyre-
sulting in personal injury or death.
19. Whenoperating4wheeldrive machine,alwaysuse
theseatbeltand ROPStogetherandhaveseatpivotre-
taining pin installed.
20. If engine stalls or loses headway and cannot make
it to the top of a slope, do not turn machine around. Al-
ways back slowly straight down the slope.
21. Raisecuttingunitsandlatchthemsecurelyintrans-
port position before driving from one work area to an-
other.
22. Do not touch engine, muffler or exhaust pipe while
engine is running or soon after it is stopped. These ar-
eas could be hot enough to cause burns.
23. Ifcuttingunitstrikesasolidobjectorvibratesabnor-
mally, stop immediately, turn engine off, set parking
brakeandwaitforallmotiontostop.Inspectfordamage.
Ifreelorbedknife isdamaged,repairorreplaceitbefore
operating. Do not attempt to free blocked cutting unit by
movingMow/BacklapleverrapidlybetweenFORWARD
andBACKLAP.Damagetohydraulicsystemmayresult.
Lever should easily return and hold in the STOP posi-
tion.
24. Before getting off the seat:
A. Move traction pedal to neutral.
B. Set parking brake.
C. Disengagecuttingunitsandwaitforreelstostop.
D. Stop engine and remove key from switch.
E. Do not park on slopes unless wheels are
chocked or blocked.
25. TheoptionalTOROtowbarisforemergencytowing
only. Use only the special tow bar if it becomes neces-
sary to tow machine. Use trailer for normal transport.
Reelmaster 4500–D
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