Before Operating the Machine Safety
• Review and understand the operator’s manual before starting and operating the
machine. Additional copies of the operator’s manuals are available on the Ventrac
Dealer Network under resources or at www.Ventrac.com.
• Never allow children to operate the machine. Never allow adults to operate the
machine without proper training and instructions.
• Become familiar with the controls and know how to stop the machine and engine
(if equipped).
• Keep all shields, safety devices, and decals in place and in working order. Repair
and/or replace illegible decals, damaged shields, or safety devices before
operating the machine.
• Wear appropriate clothing. Do not operate the machine while wearing sandals,
tennis shoes or sneakers. Do not wear loose fitting clothing which may become
caught in moving parts and cause personal injury.
• Wearing safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and long pants is
advisable and may be required by local safety and insurance regulations.
• Make sure that work areas are clear of objects that may become picked up and
thrown by attachments.
• Keep the work areas clear of personnel including children and pets, stop and shut
off the machine if someone enters the work area.
• Ensure that the interlock switches are adjusted properly so that the engine cannot
be started unless the parking brake is engaged, the SDLA control is in neutral, and
the PTO is disengaged; refer to Checking the Operation of the Interlock Switches,
page 6–6.
• Fuel is highly flammable; use extreme care while handling fuel.
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Do not smoke while handling fuel.
– Always refuel the machine outdoors.
– Do not overfill the fuel tank.
– Clean up any spilled fuel in accordance with local regulations.
General Safety Instructions: Before Operating the
Machine Safety
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