SAFETY
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• PARK MACHINE SAFELY
1. Depress brake pedal fully.
2. Move park lever into lock position.
3. Check that shift lever has returned to neutral.
4. Make sure blade drive lever is pulled back fully.
5. Move throttle lever to SLOW IDLE position and
allow engine to idle for approximately 30 seconds
before turning key switch to OFF position. Remove
the ignition key to prevent accidental starting.
• Before working on the machine:
1. Lower all equipment to the ground.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
3. Disconnect the battery ground strap.
4. Hang a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag in operator
station.
• SUPPORT MACHINE PROPERLY AND USE
PROPER LIFTING EQUIPMENT
If you must work on a lifted machine or attachment,
securely support the machine or attachment with jack
stands rated to support the lifted load.
Do not support the machine on cinder blocks, hollow
tiles, or props that may crumble under continuous load.
Do not work under a machine that is supported solely
by a jack. Follow recommended procedures in this
manual.
Lifting heavy components incorrectly can cause severe
personal injury or machine damage. Follow
recommended procedure for removal and installation
of components in the manual.
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• WORK IN CLEAN AREA
• Before starting a job
1. Clean work area and machine:
2. Have all the necessary tools to do your job
3. Have the right parts on hand.
4. Read all instructions thoroughly; do not attempt
shortcuts.
• ILLUMINATE WORK AREA SAFELY
Illuminate your work area adequately but safely. Use a
portable safety light for working inside or under the
machine. Make sure the bulb is enclosed by a wire
cage. The hot filament of an accidentally broken bulb
can ignite spilled fuel or oil.
• WORK IN VENTILATED AREA
Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death. If
it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area,
remove the exhaust fumes from the area with an
exhaust pipe extension.
If you do not have an exhaust pipe extension, open the
doors and get outside air into the area.
WARNING: California Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
Gasoline engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State Of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
• REMOVE PAINT BEFORE WELDING OR HEATING
Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust. Hazardous
fumes can be generated when paint is heated by
welding, soldering, or using a torch. Do all work outside
or in a well ventilated area. Dispose of paint and
solvent properly. Remove paint before welding or
heating: If you sand or grind paint, avoid breathing the
dust. Wear an approved respirator. If you use solvent
or paint stripper, remove stripper with soap and water
before welding. Remove solvent or paint stripper
containers and other flammable material from area.
Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before
welding or heating.
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