Cub Cadet 3185 Operator's Manual page 3

• Clear the area of objects such as
rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be
picked up and thrown by the blade. A
small object
overlooked and could be accidentally
thrown by the mower in any direction
and cause injury to you or a
bystander. To help avoid a thrown
objects injury,
bystanders and helpers at least 75
feet from the mower while it is in
operation. Always
glasses or safety goggles during
operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair, to protect eyes
from foreign
blade(s) when crossing gravel drives,
walks or roads.
• Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Disengage blade(s) before shifting
into reverse and backing up. Always
look down and behind before and
while backing.
• Be aware of
attachment discharge direction and
do not point it at anyone. Do not
operate the mower without either the
entire grass catcher or the chute
guard in place.
• Slow down before turning. Operate
the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic
operation and excessive speed.
• Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always turn off blade(s),
place transmission in neutral, set
park brake, stop engine and remove
key before dismounting.
• Turn off blade(s) when not mowing.
• Stop engine and wait until blade(s)
comes to a complete stop before (a)
removing grass
unclogging chute, or (b) making any
repairs, adjusting or removing any
grass or debris.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
may have been
keep children,
wear safety
objects. Stop the
the mower and
catcher
• Do not operate the machine while
under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near
or crossing roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine into a trailer
or truck. This unit should not be
driven up or down a ramp onto a
trailer or truck under power, because
the unit could tip over, causing
serious personal injury. The unit must
be pushed manually on a ramp to
load or unload properly.
• Never make
adjustment while engine is running if
operator must dismount to do so.
• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes
and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Do
not wear loose fitting clothes or
jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Never operate a unit in
bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.
• Check overhead clearance carefully
before driving under power lines,
wires, bridges or low hanging tree
branches, before entering or leaving
buildings, or in any other situation
where the operator may be struck or
pulled from the unit, which could
result in serious injury.
• Disengage all attachment clutches,
thoroughly depress the brake pedal,
and shift
attempting to start engine.
• Your mower is designed to cut
normal residential grass of a height
no more than 10". Do not attempt to
mow through unusually tall, dry grass
(e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves.
Debris may build up on the mower
deck or contact the engine exhaust
presenting a potential fire hazard.
or • Use only accessories approved for
this machine by the manufacturer.
Read, understand and follow all
instructions
approved accessory.
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a cutting height
into neutral before
provided with the