Safe Operation Practices - Cub Cadet GT 2554 Operator's Manual

• The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
• In the State of California, the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other States may have similar laws. Federal laws apply to federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is available
at your nearest engine authorized service center.
IMPORTANT
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED,
COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND
OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL
DANGER
I. GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read, understand and follow all instructions in the
manual and on the machine before starting and op-
erating the machine. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper opera-
tion. Know how to stop the machine and disengage
them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
this machine. Children 14 years old and over should
read and understand the operation instructions and
safety rules in this manual and should be trained
and supervised by a parent.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without
proper instruction.
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object inju-
ry, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at
least 75 feet from the machine while it is in opera-
tion. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,
bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could
be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown
objects can cause serious personal injury.
7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of
material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and
the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the operator.
WARNING
Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation
in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the
part of the operator can result in injury. This lawn mower is capable of amputating
hands and feet or throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

8. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles to
protect your eyes during operation or while per-
forming an adjustment or repair. Thrown objects
which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-
fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and
jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never
operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.
10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not oper-
ate the mower without the discharge cover or entire
grass catcher in its proper place. A missing or dam-
aged discharge cover can cause blade contact or
thrown object injuries.
11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under
the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can am-
putate hands and feet.
12. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks,
or roads and while not cutting grass.
13. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways. This machine is not intended for use on
any public roadway.
14. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
15. Never carry passengers.
16. Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
17. Disengage the blades before shifting into reverse.
Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before
and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.
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