Emission Control System Certification Label; Operating Safely; Using A Spark Arrestor - Great Dane Scamper Hydro GLKW1536S Operator's Manual

• Always park machine on level surface.
• Avoid contact with cutter blades. They may be rotating.
• Keep children and others clear from area.
• Set ground speed control to safe speed.
• Slowly and smoothly move speed control levers to start and stop
machine.
• Reduce speed and avoid sharp turns.
• Always hold on to safety bar while operating.
• Be careful on slopes, do not mow where stability or traction is in doubt.
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Emission Control System Certification Label

NOTE: Tampering with emission controls and components by
unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties.
Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by EPA
and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your Great Dane
Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer concerning emission
controls and component questions.
The presence of an emissions label signifies that the engine has been
certified with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Emission Compliance Period
If your engine has the emission compliance category listed on the
emission control system certification or air index label, this indicates the
number of operating hours for which the engine has been certified to meet
EPA and/or CARB emission requirements. The following table provides
the engine compliance period in hours associated with the category found
on the certification label.
Agency Category
EPA C
EPA B
EPA A
CARB Moderate
CARB Intermediate
CARB Extended

Operating Safely

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions to
operate the machine. Local restrictions may restrict the age of the
operator.
• Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair
or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Replace faulty
silencers. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened
in place. Make any necessary adjustments before you operate.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts
and the mower assembly are not worn and damaged. Replace worn and
damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
• Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is locked before
starting engine. Only start engine from the operator's position.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of
SAFETY
personal injury.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in
place. Never operate with the discharge deflector raised, removed, or
altered, unless using a grass catcher.
• Check brake action before you operate. Adjust or service brakes as
necessary.
• Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• If you hit an object or if abnormal vibration occurs, stop the machine and
inspect it. Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine and
attachments properly maintained and in good working order.
• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and make sure that no one is
in the path of the discharge direction.
• Do not leave machine unattended when it is running.
• Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.
• Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces other than grass.
• Use only accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer of
the machine. Keep safety labels visible when installing accessories and
attachments.
• Do not operate machine if you are under the influence of drugs or
alcohol.
• Check before each use that operator presence controls are functioning
correctly. Test safety systems. Do not operate unless they are functioning
correctly.
• Always wear seat belt if machine has a standard ROPS or a folding
ROPS in the upright position.
• Never raise mower decks when blades are running.
• Slow down and be careful of traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways. Stop blades before crossing roads or sidewalks. Use care
when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure vision.
Hours
• Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service and operation
require your full attention.
250
• Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not in use.
500
• Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if the engine is
1000
provided with a fuel shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of
mowing.
125
• When machine is left unattended, stored, or parked, lower the mower
250
deck unless a positive mechanical lock is used.
500

Using a Spark Arrestor

The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark arrestor muffler. It
is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or
operate this engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrestor meeting any applicable local or state laws. Other states or federal
areas may have similar laws.
A spark arrestor for your machine may be available from your authorized
dealer. An installed spark arrestor must be maintained in good working
order by the operator.
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