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Preventing accidents is the responsibility of every
equipment operator.
precautions must be fully understood and followed by
every operator of this tractor and its attachments.
Review them frequently and NEVER TAKE CHANCES.
BE CAREFUL BEFORE, DURING AND RIGHT AF-
TER USE OF ANY POWERED EQUIPMENT. ACCI-
DENTS CAN PE PREVENTED.
1.
Mount vehicle, place transmission shift lever in
NEUTRAL, depress clutch pedal and set parking
brake prior to starting engine. This will prevent starting
tractor in gear.
2.
Do not mount or leave vehicle while it is in mo -
tion or in actual operation, nor leave vehicle unat-
tended while engine is running. Injury to the opera-
tor or a tractor run-away could occur.
3.
Always shut off engine, place transmission lever
in NEUTRAL and set parking brake whenever vehicle is
to be left unattended.
ground with P.T.O. lever in OFF position when
leaving the unit unattended, to prevent injury to by -
standers.
4.
Attachments must be lowered to the ground when
storing tractor, to prevent the attachments from being
dropped accidently and causing injury.
lever in OFF position.
5.
Do not tow vehicle over 5 miles per hour. Dam -
age to the vehicle could occur.
6.
When towing or moving the vehicle, place trans-
mission lever in NEUTRAL or damage to the trans-
mission will occur.
7.
Do not carry passengers. The passengers could
fall off vehicle receiving injuries.
8.
Do not start or operate vehicle in an inside
area, unless it is adequately ventilated.
haust contains carbon monoxide fumes, which are
very poisonous.
9.
Keep tractor and attachments free of excess
grease and oil.
The unit will operate cooler, be
easier to maintain, and safer to operate.
10. Engine must be stopped, and P.T.O. disengaged
when clearing, servicing, adjusting, repairing, or
installing attachments on tractor.
to avoid possible injury from moving parts.
11.
Always disconnect ground (-) battery cable from
battery before doing any work on the electrical sys -
tem. Reconnect it LAST when work is done. This
is to prevent shorting of electrical system and
accidental burns.
12.
Study your manual.
operating it.
Take time to operate the unit in the
safest manner.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following general safety
Lower all attachments to the
Put P.T.O.
Engine ex-
This is necessary
Know your tractor before
Always follow the manufacturer's operational
13.
suggestions.
14.
Children should not be allowed to operate vehicle at
any time. The average child is not capable of coping with
the intricacies of operating a power tool.
15.
Do not allow adults to operate vehicle without
proper instructions including all safety instructions.
In doing so, you will be sure they know how to op-
erate unit properly and also are aware of all the
safety precautions.
16.
Do not fill gasoline tank when engine is running
or hot.
Add gas (using funnel) only outdoors and
when engine is cool. KEEP SMOKERS AND FLAMES
AWAY FROM UNIT WHILE FUELING.
help eliminate the possibility of fire and / or explo-
sion from spilled gasoline or fumes.
17. Store fuel in approved container out of reach of child-
ren. Do not store fuel in the house. Gasoline is highly flam-
mable and the fumes highly explosive.
18. Never operate tractor with mower, snow caster, or any
other attachment having moving parts, when any child or
other person is in travel path or discharge area. No other
person shall be allowed in or near working areas when equip-
ment is being used. Items or objects such as wire, stones,
small toys and etc. can be ejected at high velocity out of the
discharge chute.
19.
Always look back to be certain no one is in the
way before using reverse.
sibility of running over any bystanders or pets who might
be in the area in back of the vehicle.
20.
Study all attachment manuals thoroughly before
using attachments with tractor, to be aware of both
the tractor and attachment capabilities when used as
a unit, also the safest manner in which to operate
them.
21. Never wear loose clothing when operating unit. Loose
clothing can get caught in moving parts and cause severe in-
juries.
22.
Before starting unit check to be sure all guards and
safety devices are in place and in working condition and
P.T.O. is in "off" position. This will help assure you against
possible injury.
23. Do not drive this unit on a public thoroughfare at any
time. The operator is risking injury from passing vehicles.
Most local ordinances prohibit operating a unit such as this
on a public thoroughfare.
24. Do not drive too close to a creek or ditch also be alert
for holes or other hazards. If you would drive into any of
the above you could lose control of the unit.
25. Be careful on steep slopes, reduce speed and avoid
sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control.
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