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1 SAFETY
To guard against a turn over
- Do not stop or start suddenly when you
operate on a slope.
- To operate on a down slope, prevent sharp
movements on the controls and always
keep the machine in gear.
- Go slowly when you operate on slopes and
when you make tight turns;
- Look for any changes in the cutting surface
that can change the mowers balance.
- Never use the mower to move across a
slope on a diagonal line. Unless the
machine is for this purpose;
f) When you pull a load or use accessories,
be careful.
- Use only approved drawbars;
- Any load must not change your full control
of the machine.
- Do not turn suddenly. Be careful when you
move in a reverse direction;
- Use the counterweight or wheel weights
recommended in the instruction handbook;
g) Be careful of those around you and the
users of the road when you move across or
near roadways;
h) Stop the blades before you move across
any surface different from grass;
i) Do not allow the deck outlets to point at
other persons. Do not allow persons near a
machine that you operate.
j) Do not operate the machine with damaged
guards or without safety devices in
position;
k) Do not change the engine governor
settings or operate at more than the
specified engine turns. If you operate the
engine at more than the suppliers set
speed, you increase the hazard of personal
injury;
l) When you leave the position for operation,
disengage the drive and lower the
attachments to the ground.
- Engage neutral and set the parking brake;
- Stop the engine and remove the key;
m) Before you check, clean or work on the
machine.
Disengage the drive to the attachments,
stop the engine and remove the ignition
key:
- When you hit an object, inspect the
machine for damage and make the repairs
before you restart and operate the
equipment;
- If the machine starts to make a sound that
is not normal or begins to cause vibration,
check immediately;
n) When the machine is not in operation or
during transport. Disengage the drive to the
attachments.
Before you refuel or you make height
adjustment, unless the adjustment is made
with the operator in the seat. Stop the
engine and disengage drive to
attachments.
Decrease the throttle setting during the
engine “run-out”. If the engine has a fuel
valve, turn the fuel valve to the OFF
position at the end of operation.
1.4 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
a) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to
make sure the equipment is in safe work
condition;
b) Do not store the equipment with fuel in the
tank. The Fuel vapour can become a
danger in closed spaces.
c) When you store in a closed space, allow
the engine to become cool first;
d) Replace worn or damaged parts for safety;
e) If the fuel tank is drained, drain in an area
with good ventilation.
and:
a) On those machines with many blades, be
careful when you rotate one blade, it can
cause other blades to rotate.;
b) When the machine is parked for an
extended period or put into storage, lower
the cutting device unless a positive
mechanical lock is used.