DO NOT
1.
Do
not turn
on
slopes unless necessary
and
then turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
2.
Do not use the machine
on
steep incline.
3.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel falls
over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if
an
edge caves
in.
4.
Do
not mow
on
wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding.
5.
Do not try to stabilize the machine
by
putting your foot
on the ground.
6.
Do
not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill.
7.
Never "freewheel".
Do
not let the machine travel
downhill with
HST pedal at neutral position.
8.
Do not modify or alter the riding mower.
• Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is
not alert to
the presence of children. Children are attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
1.
Keep children out of the mowing area
and
under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
2.
Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the
area.
3.
Before and when backing, look behind and down for
small children.
4. Never carry children. They may fall off and
be
seriously injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
5.
Never allow children to operate the machine, even
under adult supervision.
6.
Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other obstructions that might hide
children from sight.
• Operators, age
60
years and above
Data indicates that operators, age
60 years and above,
are involved
in
a large percentage of machine-related
injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability
to
operate the machine safely enough to protect themselves
and others from serious injury.
•
Stopping
1.
Make sure that the machine has come to a complete
stop before dismounting.
2.
Before dismounting, disengage the
PTO,
lower all
implements, place all control levers
in
their neutral
positions, apply parking brake, turn off the engine and
remove the key.
3.
Do
not park the machine
on
a steep incline. Park
on
relatively flat areas.
SAFE
OPERATION 3
3.
USING THE PTO
1.
Before installing or using PTO-driven equipment, read
the manufacturer's manual
and
review the safety
labels attached to the equipment.
2.
Wait until all moving components have completely
stopped before connecting, disconnecting, adjusting,
cleaning, or servicing any PTO-driven equipment.
3.
Use the PTO with KUBOTA approved attachments.
4.
USING THE LIFT LINK
1.
Use lift link only with authorized attachments designed
for lift link usage.
5.
TRANSPORTING
1.
Disengage power to attachment(s) when transporting
or not
in
use.
2.
Do
not tow this machine. Use a suitable truck or trailer
when transporting
on
public roads.
3.
It is recommended that this machine not be used
on
public roads.
4.
Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
6.
SERVICING
1.
Before servicing the machine, park the machine
on
a
firm, level surface, set the parking brake, stop the
engine and remove the
key.
2.
Securely support machine or any machine elements
with stands or suitable blocking before working
underneath. For your safety do not rely or hydraulically
supported devices, they may leak down, suddenly
drop or
be
accidently lowered.
3.
To
avoid injury, do not adjust, unclog or service the
mower or grass catcher with the engine running. Make
sure rotating blades are stopped before dismounting
the riding mower.
4.
Disengage power to attachment(s), stop the engine
and remove the key before making any repairs or
adjustments.
5.
Allow the machine to cool off before servicing the
engine, muffler, etc. .
6.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debns
build-up.
7.
Use extra care
in
handling gasoline
and
diesel fuels.
They are flammable and vapor
is
explosive.
(1) Use only
an
approved container.
(2)
Do
not remove fuel cap or refuel with the engine
running. Allow engine
to
cool before refueling.
Do
not smoke while refueling or when standing near
fuel.