SAFETY 3
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3.1.3 OPERATION
a
Never operate the engine without enough ventilation or in an enclosed area. The carbon monoxide in the exhaust
fumes can increase to dangerous levels.
b
Never carry more than one passenger. Keep other persons or animals away from the vehicle.
c
Engage the parking brake, press the clutch pedal and put the transmission to neutral before you start the engine.
Only start the engine with the operator in the seat. Never start the engine with persons near the vehicle.
d
Keep your legs, arms and body inside the operator compartment while the vehicle is in operation. Keep your
hands and feet away from moving parts.
e
Do not use on the slopes greater than the safe slope limit for the equipment.
f
To guard against over turning or loss of control:
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Operate the vehicle up and down on the face of slopes (vertically), but not across the face (horizontally).
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Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes.
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Decrease the speed when you operate on slopes or when you must turn. Use caution when you change
direction. Turf condition can change the vehicle stability.
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Use caution when you operate the vehicle near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
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Be careful of holes in the terrain and other hazards that are not visible.
g
When you drive in the reverse direction, look behind you and down to make sure the path is clear. Do not operate
the attachments when you drive in the reverse direction.
h
Use caution when you go near corners, trees or other objects that can prevent a clear view.
i
Equipment must meet the current regulations to be driven on the public roads.
j
Before you move across or operate on the paths or roads travel at decreased speed. Look for traffic.
k
Do not release the load in the direction of persons
or allow persons near the vehicle while in operation.
l
Do not operate the vehicle with damaged guards or without safety devices in position.
m
Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the engine. Never change or tamper with adjusters that
are closed with a seal for the engine speed control.
n
Before you leave the operator compartment, for any reason:
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Disengage all the drives and lower attachments to the ground.
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Engage the parking brake.
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Press the clutch pedal and put the transmission in 1st Gear
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Stop the engine and remove the key.
o
When you hit an object or vehicle starts to cause the vibration that is not normal, inspect the vehicle for damage
and make repairs.
p
Decrease the throttle setting before you stop the engine.
q
Do not use this equipment for uses that the vehicle was not made for.
