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Important Safety Information
ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M
9/09/11
Important Safety Information
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand
the instructions given in this
manual before operation. Refer to
the “Safety Label” section, read
all instructions noted on them.
Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read and comprehended this
manual and who has not been
properly trained in the safe
operation of the equipment.
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Operator should be familiar with
all functions of the mower.
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Operate mower from the driver’s
seat only.
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Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before
operating the mower.
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Do not leave mower unattended
with engine running.
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Dismounting from a moving
mower could cause serious injury
or death.
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Do not allow anyone to stand
between mower and equipment
while backing up to hitch mower
to the equipment.
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Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
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Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
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Watch out for wires, rocks trees,
etc., when using the mower. Make
sure all persons are clear of
working area.
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Do not carry passengers on the
mower at any time.
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Turning mower too tight may
cause hitched machinery to ride
up on the wheels. This could
result in injury or equipment
damage.
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and
extra safety precaution must be taken. When you
see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the
message that follows it. In addition to design and
configuration of equipment, hazard control and
accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence and proper training
of personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of equipment.
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Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for
machine components that, for
functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
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DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
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WARNING
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CAUTION
For Your Protection
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Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
Shutdown and Storage
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Put mower in park, turn off engine,
and remove key.
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Store mower in a area where
children normally do not play.
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Parts Manual QR Locator
The QR (Quick Reference) code on the front
cover and to the left will take you to the
Parts Manual for this equipment. Download
the appropriate App on your smart phone,
open the App, point your phone on the QR
code and take a picture.
Dealer QR Locator
The QR code on the left will
link you to available dealers
for Land Pride products.
Refer to Parts Manual
QR Locator on this page for
detailed instructions.
