WRIGHT Z EXTREME - Terrain and Child Safety

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• Do not leave the machine running unattended.
Always park on level ground, disengage the
attachment, set parking brake, and stop engine.
• Stop on level ground, disengage drives,
engage the parking brake, and shut o󰀨 the
engine before leaving the operator’s position
for any reason including emptying the catchers,
unclogging the chute, and servicing the blades
or cutter deck.
• Stop equipment and inspect the blades after
striking objects or if an abnormal vibration
occurs. Make the necessary repairs before
resuming operations.
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
rotating parts, especially the rear wheels,
blades, engine ywheel, fans, belts and pulleys.
• Do not touch parts that may be hot from
operation. Allow the machine to cool before
attempting to maintain, adjust, service, unjamb,
or service the machine. Do not put hands or
feet near rotating parts or under the machine.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
Slope Specic
• Before operating on slopes, walk the area
and evaluate the surface for traction and
smoothness. Slopes with drop o󰀨s, water, or
compromised traction should be maintained
through other maintenance techniques.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be
sure to travel in the recommended direction on
hillsides. Turf conditions can a󰀨ect the stability
of the machine.
• Do not operate near drop-o󰀨s, ditches,
embankments, or water. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the
edge or the edge caves in. The machine could
suddenly slide if traction is compromised. Leave
a safety area between the machine and any
hazard.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns
and when changing directions on slopes.
• Slopes are a major factor related to accidents.
Operation on all slopes requires extra caution.
• Establish your own special operating
procedures and rules for operating on slopes.
These procedures must include a survey of
all mowing sites to determine which slopes
are acceptable. Always use caution, and good
judgement when performing this survey.
• Note that high traction conditions present a
greater rollover hazard while lower traction
conditions present a greater loss of control
hazard. Ground and turf conditions vary
depending on the weather and must be taken
into consideration at all times.
• Some liquid landscape chemicals contain
surfactants which may by very slippery and
severely compromise safe operation.
• Do not operate on steep slopes.
• Do not operate the machine on slopes when the
grass is wet.
• Do not operate machine under any condition
where traction, steering, or stability is in
question. Tires could slide even if the wheels
are stopped.
• Always keep the machine in gear when going
down slopes. Do not coast downhill.
• Avoid starting and stopping on slopes. Avoid
making sudden changes in speed or direction.
Make turns slowly and gradually.
• Use extra care while operating machine with a
grass catcher or other attachment(s). They can
a󰀨ect the stability of the machine.
• There is a danger of suddenly sliding sideways
or down the hill. When operating on a slope,
travel across the grade whenever possible, not
in an up or down pattern.
• Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution
on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping
or loss of control. Be especially cautious when
changing direction on slopes.
• Do not operate tires that are worn beyond 3/32”
of tread. Do not use unapproved treads or tire
pressures. Unapproved treads or excessive
pressures can compromise your traction.
Children Specic
• Death or serious injury can occur when young
children associate having fun with lawn mowing
equipment.
• Children who have been entertained with power
equipment in the past may be attracted to
the machine while operating. Children do not
understand the hazards of rotating blades and
moving equipment. Never use the machine as a
recreational vehicle or to entertain children.
• Never allow children or untrained operators to
operate the machine. Instruct all operators to
not give children rides.
• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the machine and the mowing
activity.
• Never assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.