Safety
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General Driving
• Do not operate engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can accumulate.
• Do not touch engine, mufer or exhaust pipe while engine is running or soon after it
has stopped. These areas will be very hot and can cause burns.
• Do not operate machine under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not operate
machine when you are tired, ill, or not t to operate machine.
• Before starting engine and moving machine, scan around your surroundings and
make sure all persons and other vehicles are a safe distance away from machine.
• Never operate on terrain that you are not comfortable with. Avoid terrain that is so
rough, slippery or loose that you feel like machine could tip over.
• Always check for obstacles before operating on new terrain.
• Always travel slowly and use extra caution when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Be
alert when traveling on changing terrain.
• Set handle lever to t the operator's physique. Always hold handle grips with both
hands to keep a posture when operating machine.
• Drive at a safe speed, taking into account surface gradient, surface conditions and
load.
• Do not make sudden maneuvers. Sudden start, stop, or turn can make machine lose
control and could cause a tip over. Be especially cautious when traveling on soft or
wet ground.
• Never drive machine with its loading deck in raised position. Make certain that
loading deck is in the lowest and locked position when driving.