Lastec D2573 - Maintenance Safety Rules

Safety Information
Maintenance Safety Rules
Safety Information 9/27/19 2-6
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Do not place your hands or feet under the deck while the engine is run-
ning.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the mower unattended:
disengage the blades,
turn off the engine,
set the parking brake, and
remove the key.
Activate headlights and/or hazard lights whenever crossing or access-
ing any roadways, driveways, or parking lots.
Watch for oncoming traffic.
2.8 Maintenance Safety Rules
Disengage the blades, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, and
remove the key before performing any maintenance or adjustments to
your Articulator.
Verify that all blades are sharp, free of nicks or cracks, and securely
fastened. Immediately replace blades that show any signs of
cracks.
Do not perform maintenance on your mower when children are pres-
ent.
Verify that all safety decals are properly installed, visible, and legible.
Remove accumulated debris, fuel, or excess grease and oil from the
drive unit engine area to avoid a fire hazard.
Verify that the deck is properly mounted, set up, adjusted, and in good
operating condition.
Perform the pre-operation equipment inspection and the appropriate
maintenance schedule (Section 5) before operating the deck.
Disengage the blades, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, and
remove the key before performing any service to, maintenance on, or
adjustments to the deck.
Do not perform maintenance on the deck when children are present.