Park Safely; Shut Down Safely - RHINO FX17 Operator's Manual

Parking Safety Practices
— Use designated or out-of-traffi c areas.
— Use fi rm level ground locations.
— Set parking brake.
— Lower raised equipment to ground.
Shut down the mower and tractor using proper
equipment shut down practice before dismounting
tractor. (See page 18, Proper Equipment Shut Down
Practices.)
Sloping ground parking locations:
— Position equipment across slope.
— Set parking brakes.
— Lower raised equipment to ground.
— Block tractor wheels.
Before temporarily parking and leaving disabled
equipment near traffi c areas:
— Remove equipment from public roads.
— Set out warning fl ags.
— Use tractor fl ashing warning lights.
Proper Equipment Shut Down Practices
Make proper equipment shut down an important habit.
Properly shutting down a tractor and mower can
prevent accidents from occurring when the mower is left
unattended. Shut down the mower following the specifi c
procedures in the manufacturer's operator's manual.
These procedures will normally include:
— Reduce engine speed.
— Disengage PTO clutch and transmission drive.
— Idle engine for gradual cooling.
— Place all controls in PARK position.
— Set the parking brake.
— Lower mower to ground.
— Lower wings of wing mowers to ground.
— Shut off engine, lock ignition and remove key from
the machine and take it with you.
— Wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting.
— Relieve hydraulic pressure by moving hydraulic
controls several times in all directions.
— Lock anti-vandalism covers and closures, if
equipped, when equipment is unattended.
— Dismount carefully maintaining three-point contact.
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Park Safely

Shut Down Safely

P
Set
Parking Brake
Lower Raised
Equipment to
Ground
PTO
Disengage PTO,
Set Brake
STOP
P
Lower Raised
Equipment to
Ground
Wait for
Rotating Parts
to Stop
Remove Key,
Lock Ignition, Take
Key With You