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SAFE OPERATION

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SAFE OPERATION

Careful operation is your best insurance against an
accident. Read and understand this manual carefully
before operating the machine. All operators, no matter
how much experience they may have had, should read
this and other related manuals before operating the
machine or any implement attached to it. It is the owner's
obligation to instruct all operators in safe operation.
This mowing machine is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

1. The ZERO TURN MOWING MACHINE has different

steering characteristics than other machines with a
steering wheel and does not have a service brake
pedal (but, has a parking brake lock pedal that can be
used to stop the machine in an emergency. Normal
slowing down and stopping is done with the motion
control levers.). Read and understand the operators
manual before operating the machine. Practice
operating machine at low engine speed without mower
engaged in an unobstructed area.

2. Know your equipment and its limitations. Read all

instructions in this manual before attempting to start
and operate the machine.

3. Pay special attention to the warning, caution and

danger labels on the machine itself.

4. KUBOTA recommends the use of a Roll Over

Protective Structures (ROPS) and seat belt in almost
all applications. This combination will reduce the risk
of serious injury or death, should the machine be
upset.
The machine is equipped with a Foldable ROPS,
which may be temporarily folded down only when
absolutely necessary for areas with height constraints.
(There is no operator protection provided by the ROPS
in the folded position. For operator safety the ROPS
should be placed in the upright and locked position
and the seat belt fastened for all other operations.)
If the ROPS is loosened or removed for any reason,
make sure that all parts are reinstalled correctly before
operating the machine.
Never modify or repair a ROPS because welding,
bending, drilling, grinding, or cutting may weaken the
structure.
A damaged ROPS structure must be replaced, not
repaired or revised.
If any structural member of the ROPS is damaged,
replace the entire structure at your local KUBOTA
Dealer.

5. Always use the seat belt when the ROPS is upright. Do

not use the seat belt if the ROPS is down or if there is
no ROPS. Check the seat belt regularly and replace if
frayed or damaged.

6. Do not operate the machine or any attachments while

under the influence of alcohol, medication, controlled
substances or when fatigued.

7. Do not wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing around

machine. The clothing may catch on moving parts or
controls, leading to the risk of accident. Wear and use
any additional safety items such as hard hat, safety
boots or shoes, eye and hearing protection, gloves,
etc. As appropriate or required.

8. Do not wear radio or music headphones while

operating the machine.
Safe operation requires your full attention.

9. Carefully check the vicinity before operating machine

or any implement attached to it. Clear the work area of
objects (wires, rocks, etc.) that might be picked up and
thrown. Check for overhead clearance which may
interfere with a grass catcher.

10. Check brakes and other mechanical parts for correct

adjustment and wear. Replace worn or damaged parts
promptly. Check the tightness of all nuts and bolts
regularly. (For further details, see "PERIODIC
SERVICE" and "ADJUSTMENT" section.)

11. Keep all shields and guards in place. Replace any that

are damaged or missing.

12. Before allowing other people to use your machine,

explain how to operate and have them read this
manual before operation.

13. Do not allow any bystanders around or near machine

during operation.

1. BEFORE OPERATING

(1) ROPS
(2) Seat belt