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Preventing accidents is the responsibility of
every equipment operator. The following
general safety precautions must be fully
understood and followed by every operator of this tractor
and its attachments. Review them frequently and NEVER
TAKE CHANCES. BE CAREFUL BEFORE, DURING
AND
RIGHT
AFTER
USE
OF
ANY
POWERED
EQUIPMENT.
ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED
.
1. Study your manual. Know your tractor before operating
it. Take time to operate the unit in the safest manner.
2. Study all attachment manuals thoroughly before using
attachments with tractor. By doing so you will be aware of
both the tractor and attachment capabilities when used as a
unit and also the safest manner in which to operate them.
3. Always follow manufacturer's operational suggestions.
4. Do not fill gasoline tank when engine is running or hot.
Add gas (using funnel) only outdoors and when engine is
cool. KEEP SMOKERS AND FLAMES AWAY FROM
UNIT WHILE FUELING. This will help eliminate the pos-
sibility of fire and/or explosion from spilled gasoline or
fumes.
5.
Refuel tractor from t he Left side, the side on which the
fuel tank is mounted. This is safer and more convenient
than reaching over engine with fuel can.
6. Store fuel in approved container out of reach of child-
ren. Do not store fuel in the house. Gasoline is highly flam-
mable and the fumes highly explosive.
7. Never wear loose clothing when operating unit. Loose
clothing can get caught in moving parts and cause severe in-
juries.
8. Mount vehicle, place transmission shift lever in NEU-
TRAL, place P .T.O. lever in OFF position, depress clutch
pedal and set parking brake prior to starting electric start
engine. This will prevent starting tractor in gear.
9. Do not mount or l eave vehicle while it is in motion or in
actual operation, nor leave vehicle unattended while engine
is running. Injury to the operator or a tractor runaway
could occur.
10. Always shut off engine, place transmission lever in
NEUTRAL and set parking brake whenever vehicle is to be
left unattended. Lower all attachments to the ground with
P.T.O. lever in OFF position to prevent injury to by-
standers.
11. Never operate tractor with mower, snow caster, or any
other attachment having moving parts, when any child or
another person is in travel path or discharge area.
Children
must not be allowed in or near working areas when equip-
ment is being used.
Items or objects such as wire, stones,
small toys and etc. can be ejected at high velocity out of the
discharge chute. Clear work area of all objects which might
be picked up and thrown.
12. Always look back to be certain no one
is i n the way before using reverse. This will
avoid the possibility of r unning over any
children, other persons or pets who might be in the area in
back of the vehicle.
13. Children shall not be allowed to operate vehicle at any
time. The average child is not capable of coping with the
intricacies of operating a power tool.
14. Do not allow adults to operate vehicle without proper
instructions including all safety instructions. In doing so,
you will be sure they know how to operate unit properly
and also are aware of all the safety precautions.
15. Attachments must be lowered to the ground when stor-
ing tractor. This will prevent the attachment from being
dropped accidentally and causing injury. Place P.T.O. lever in
OFF position.
16. Do not tow vehicle. Damage to the vehicle could occur.
17. Use care when pulling heavy loads. Use only the ap-
proved draw bar hitch.
18. Do not carry passengers. The passengers could fall off
the vehicle and be injured.
19. Keep tractor and attachments free of excess grease and
oil. The unit will operate cooler, be easier to maintain, and
safer to operate.
20. Engine must be stopped, and P.T.O. disengaged when
cleaning, servicing, adjusting, repairing, or installing attach·
ments on tractor. This is necessary to avoid possible injury
from moving parts.
21. Always disconnect negative (-) battery cable from
battery before doing any work on the electrical system.
Reconnect it LAST when work is done. This is to prevent
shorting of electrical system and accidental burns.
22. Before starting unit check to be sure
all
guards and
safety devices are in place and in working condition and
P.T.O. is in OFF position. This will help assure you against
possible injury.
23. Do not drive this unit on a public thoroughfare at any
time. The operator is risking injury from passing vehicles.
Most local ordinances prohibit operating a unit such as this
on a public thoroughfare.
24. Do not drive too close to a creek or ditch, also be alert
for holes and other hazards. If you would drive into any of
the above you could lose control of the unit.
25. Be careful on slopes, reduce speed and avoid sharp
turns to prevent tipping or loss of control. Do not stop or
start suddenly when going uphill or downhill.
26. Do not start or operate vehicle in an inside area, unless
area is adequately ventilated. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide fumes, which are very poisonous.
27. Do not operate attachments when transporting vehicle.
28. Always wear substantial footwear to provide as much
protection as possible.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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