Operating Mower - Page 30
OPERATING MOWER
Operate Mower Safely
• In addition to reading your Operator’s Manual, view
your John Deere Mowing Safety Video.
Check Ground Conditions
• Clear mowing area of objects that might be thrown.
Keep people and pets out of mowing area.
• Study mowing area. Set up safe mowing pattern. Do
not mow under conditions where traction or stability is
doubtful.
• First, test drive area with PTO switch DISENGAGED
and mower lowered. Slow down when you travel over
rough ground.
Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades
Before you dismount to unplug or adjust mower:
• DISENGAGE PTO switch to stop mower blades.
• STOP the engine.
• LOCK the park brake.
• Remove key.
• Wait for mower blades to STOP.
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from mower deck
when engine is running.
• DISENGAGE PTO switch to stop mower blades when
you are not using mower.
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