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or damaged replace them immediately. Do not operate the implement until the blades have
been replaced and the implement operates smoothly. Operating the implement with excessive
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velocities. To reduce the possibility of property damage, serious injury, or even death, never
allow the implement to be operated with blades missing.
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procedure. Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturer’s instructions when
handling oil, solvents, cleansers, and any other chemical agent.
• Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and implement. Safe
mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type, density, and height of cut. Normal
ground speed range is from 2 to 5 mph. Use slow mowing speeds when operating on or near
steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, or when debris and foreign
objects are to be avoided.
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behind the implement and use extreme care when mowing in reverse. Mow only at a slow
ground speed where you can safely operate and control the tractor and implement. Never mow
an area that you have not inspected and removed debris or foreign material.
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implement to cut vegetation above the implement’s rated capacity or to cut any type of non-
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failure resulting in possible serious injury or death.
• Do not operate or pull the implement into standing water. When uplift or fan type implement
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resulting in serious boldly injury to the operator or bystanders.
• Do not mow with two machines in the same area except with cab tractors with the windows
closed.
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