Mower Deck - Zetor PRIMO HT 20 NC Operator's Manual

Tractor
1. Before using this machine, it is necessary to read, understand and follow all instructions set out in the
manual and on the machine. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death and damage to the
machine. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular references and service parts orders.
2. It is necessary to read and understand all safety measures in the tractor operating manual.
3. The machine can only be operated by responsible operators familiar with the instructions. They must
know the controls and know how to quickly stop the tractor engine and the machine in an emergency
situation.
4. The tractor must be equipped with a roll-over protection structure (ROPS) and when working with the
machine, the operator must wear a fastened seat belt and the ROPS folding system must be secured
in the position up. Falling off the tractor or its rollover can result in death due to running over or
crushing.
5. When working with a tractor equipped with a protective structure (ROPS), the operator must always
be secured with a seat belt.
6. Use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as eye, ear, respiratory, head, hair, hand, and foot
(and other) protection, when operating, maintaining, or repairing the equipment. Avoid wearing loose
clothing or jewelry that could get caught and tangled in moving parts.
7. Stop the tractor, engage neutral, apply the parking brake, lower the mower deck, stop moving parts,
remove the ignition key to prevent unauthorized use of the machine.
8. Never leave the rotating blade, the machine in motion or the engine running when leaving the tractor
operator's seat.
9. When getting on and off the tractor, use the fender and step handles to prevent falls. Keep the steps
and operator platform clean and free of grass clippings.
10. Drive and turn the tractor only at low speeds. Avoid unpredictable maneuvers and excessive speed.
11. Always keep a gear shifted when driving down the slope.
12. Do not cut near cliffs, ditches or embankments. If the wheel goes along the edge of the ditch or falls,
the tractor can overturn suddenly.
13. When working on slopes, install weights in the wheels to improve the stability of the machine. When
working on the slopes, pay special attention to stability.
14. Only the operator may ride on the tractor.
15. Use extreme caution when loading the tractor on a trailer or truck, and when unloading it.

Mower Deck

1. Do not use the mower deck unless it is properly attached to the tractor. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in serious injury or death and damage to the equipment.
2. Make sure that the locking spring on the shaft slips freely and make sure that the guides are firmly
seated in the PTO shaft groove.
3. All protective equipment and covers must be safely installed in place.
4. Never use the mower deck when the deflector is in the raised position.
5. When hitting a foreign object, stop the tractor immediately. Get out of the machine and check it.
Before continuing to work, check the machine and repair it in case of damage.
6. If you need to clean a clogged grass spreading chute, adjust its setting or remove grass or grass
clippings from the mower deck, stop the tractor using the proper procedure and wait until the moving
blade of the mower deck has come to a complete stop.
7. Before working with the tractor, make sure that all fasteners are properly fastened and tightened. See
the technical data in the torque table in this manual and tractor operating manual. If the table is not
available, request values from your dealer.
8. Never adjust the cutting height when the tractor is in operation.
9. Make sure that all safety labels are properly affixed, that they are clean, free of grass clippings and
that they are legible. If they are damaged or worn, replace them.
10. Wear gloves when installing the belt. Make sure that your fingers are not caught between the belt and
the pulleys.
11. Be careful when mounting or removing the belt from the spring tensioning system. Energy is stored in
the springs when tensioning and their sudden release can cause injuries.
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