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SAFE OPERATION

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3. To avoid injury, do not adjust, unclog or service the

mower or grass catcher with the engine running. Make
sure rotating blades are stopped before dismounting
the riding mower.

4. Disengage power to attachment(s), stop the engine

and remove the key before making any repairs or
adjustments.

5. Allow the machine to cool off before servicing the

engine, muffler, etc.

6. Keep your riding mower clean. Dirt and grass build-up

can cause fires and may lead to serious personal
injury.
Periodically wash the grass container to insure the
safety signs can be read.
Replace all safety signs that are damaged, lost or have
otherwise become illegible. If a part to be replaced has
a sign on it, obtain a new safety sign from your
KUBOTA Dealer and install it in the same place as on
the removed part.

7. Use extra care in handling diesel fuels. They are

flammable.
(1) Use only an approved container.
(2) Do not remove fuel cap or refuel with the engine

running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke while refueling or when standing near
fuel.

(3) Do not refuel the machine indoors and always

clean up spilled fuel or oil.

(4) Do not store the machine or fuel container inside

where there is an open flame, such as in a water
heater.

(5) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be

done outdoors.

(6) Replace all fuel tanks and container caps

securely

8. Do not change the engine governor setting or

overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal
injury.

9. Never run a machine inside a closed area.
10.Mower blades are sharp and can cut your hands. Wrap

the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.

11.Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment

bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. On
multi-bladed mowers, take care as rotating one blade
can cause other blades to rotate.

12.Do not smoke when working around the battery.

Keep all sparks and flames away from battery. The
battery presents an explosion hazard because it gives
off hydrogen and oxygen...especially when
recharging.

13. Before "JUMP STARTING" a dead battery, read and

follow all of the instructions to help protect the
alternator from damage due to extreme load changes.
(See "JUMP STARTING" in "OPERATING THE
ENGINE" section.)
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive
gases. Follow the instructions below to prevent
personal injury.

Wear eye and skin protection.

Keep sparks and flame away.

Always have adequate ventilation while charging
or using the battery.

14. Keep first aid kit and fire extinguisher available at all

times.

15. Disconnect the battery's negative (-) cable before

working on or near electric components.

16. Do not use or charge the refillable type battery if the

fluid level is below the LOWER (lower limit level) mark.
Otherwise, the battery component parts may
prematurely deteriorate, which may shorten the
battery's service life or cause an explosion. Check the
fluid level regularly and add distilled water as required
so that the fluid level is between the UPPER and
LOWER levels.

17. To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit,

always disconnect the battery's negative (-) cable first
and connect it last.

18. Make sure cir-clips, nuts and spring lock washers are

properly secured on the front and rear wheels,
respectively.

19. Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

20. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service

as required.

21. Properly dispose of used lubricants, filters, batteries,

and other such components.

22. Do not attempt to mount a tire on a rim. This should be

done by a qualified person with the proper equipment.