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MAINTENANCE SAFETY
l Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
l Follow good shop practices.
l Keep service area clean and dry
l Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded
l Use adequate light for the job at hand.
l Make sure there is plenty ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a
closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
l Before working on this machine, disengage the PTO, shut off the engine, set the bakes,
and remove the ignition keys.
l Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop before
attempting to perform maintenance.
l Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely.
l Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors,
when performing any service or maintenance.
l Frequently check mower blades. They should be sharp, free of nicks and cracks and
securely fastened.
l Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly
installed to ensure unit is in safe condition.
l When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and
devices are installed before placing unit in service.
l After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed from mower.
l Do not allow debris, grease or oil to build up on any deck or platform.
l Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing,
genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original
specifications.
l The manufacturer will not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of
unapproved parts and/or accessories.
l A fire extinguisher and the first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing
maintenance on this equipment.
STORAGE SAFETY
l Following operation, or when unhooking the mower, stop the tractor, set the brakes,
disengage the PTO, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys.
l Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
l Do not park equipment where it can be exposed to direct contact to livestock for long
periods of time. Damage and livestock injury could result.
l Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety
devices.
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