Kioti KRX19542H Operator's Manual page 6

1. SAFETY (cont.)
6) Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment:
– use only approved drawbar hitch points;
– limit loads to those you can safely control;
– do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing;
7) Disengage the blades before crossing surfaces other than grass.
8) Never use the machine with damaged guards, or without the safety
protective devices in place.
9) Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine as it
may void engine & product warranty. Operating the engine at excessive speed can
increase the risk of personal injury and may void warranty.
10) Before leaving the driving seat:
– disengage the blades and lower the attachments;
– go into neutral and apply the parking brake;
– stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
11) Disengage the blades, stop the engine and remove the ignition key:
– before cleaning, checking or servicing the machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the machine;
– If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check for the causes immediately).
12) Disengage the blades for transport or whenever they are not in use.
13) Stop the engine and disengage the blades:
– before refuelling;
14) Reduce the throttle during engine run-out. If the engine is provided with a shut-off
valve, cut off the fuel when you have finished mowing.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
2) Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame or spark.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
4) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol
storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
5) Replace worn or damaged parts for safety purposes.
6) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
7) On multi-bladed machines, remember that the rotation of one blade can cause
other blades to rotate.
8) When the machine is to be stored or left unattended, lower the cutting deck.
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