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SAFETY RULES
19) Keep the machine in the
same travel speed
when going downhill as used when going
uphill. Do not coast or free wheel down hills.
20)
Watch where you are going especially at row
ends, on roads, around trees and low hanging
obstacles.
21)
Do not cross gravel roads with the PTO
engaged.
22) Look to the rear before and when reversing.
You must disengage blades before shifting
into reverse. Before reversing make sure the
area behind you is clear of obstructions, holes
and small children. Use extra caution when
machine is equipped with a grass catcher.
23)
Do not tow this machine. Use are suitable
truck or trailer when transporting on public
roads.
24)
Before mounting or operating the mower
deck ,read and understand the mower deck
manual.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working
condition. Regular maintenance is essential
for safety and for maintaining performance
levels.
2) Never store the equipment with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may re
ach
a flame or a spark or a source of
extreme
heat.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in an
enclosed space.
4) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
exhaust silencer, battery compartment and
fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or
exce
ssive grease. Always empty the
grass-
catcher and do not leave garden
rubbish containers within a room.
- Before checking, cleaning or
working on the
Slope Mower;
-
After striking a foreign object. Inspect the Slope
Mower for damage and make repairs
before
restarting and operating the Slope Mower;
-
If the Slope Mower starts to vibrate abnormally
(immediately check and remove the cause of
the vibration)
11)
Disengage drive to blades when transporting or
not in use. Disengage the blades and wait for
them to stop before emptying the grasscatcher.
12) Stop the engine and disengage blades:
- Before refuelling.
- Every time the grass-catcher is removed
or
replaced.
- Before making height adjustment.
13) Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut
down and turn the fuel off at the
conclusion of
mowing, following the
instructions in the
handbook.
14) Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all
times.
15) Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
16) When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the machine while in
operation.
17) Do not park this machine on a steep incline.
18) Do not wear loose clothing when operating the
power take-off, or when close to
rotating
equipment.