Transporting Mowers - DeWalt X536 Instruction Manual

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES, cont'd
4. Keep all movements on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in
speed or direction. Rapid acceleration could cause the front of the mower to lift and
rapidly flip over backwards, which could cause serious injury or death.
5. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to
improve stability.
6. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the
stability of the mower.
Do not:
1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then turn slowly uphill and use extra care
while turning.
2. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn
over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.
3. Do not operate on slopes or near the edge of water such as a lake, pond, river or
stream where the mower could slip, tip or roll-over into the water.
4. Do not try to stabilize the mower by putting a foot on the ground.
5. Do not use a grass catcher on slopes steeper than 15 degrees.
6. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding and/or loss
of control.
WARNING: Do not mow up and down the slope. You could slip and slide into
the mower, or the mower could lose traction and steering control.
Children
1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. They do not
understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last
saw them.
a. Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of a responsible adult
other than the operator.
b. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
c. Always look behind and down for small children. Use slow speed.
d. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with safe mower operation.
e. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees
or other objects that may block vision of a child who may run into the path of
the mower.
f. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage blades before traveling in reverse.
g. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot
muffler.
h. Remove key when mower is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation.
2. Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this tractor. Children 16 and
over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this
manual and on the tractor and should be trained and supervised by an adult.

Transporting Mowers

1. This mower is not intended for use on public roads. Mowers operated on public roads
must comply with state & local ordinances, SAE J137, and ANSI/ASABE S279 (lighting
and marking requirements).
2. Use care when loading or unloading mowers onto trailers.
3. If ramps are used, they must be full width, stable, have an adequate capacity rating
and be secured to the trailer. Ramp angle should not exceed 15 degrees and trailer
should be parked on level terrain.
4. Mowers must be secured onto trailers with straps, chains, cables, ropes, or other
means deemed adequate for that purpose. The front and rear of the mowers must be
secured to the trailer in both the lateral and vertical directions.
5. Inspect the mower on a regular basis for damage and improper operation. Replace
all components that are damaged or are not functioning properly with authorized
replacement parts.
Hydraulic Devices & Systems
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin and to
cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed
within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury, or gangrene may result.
WARNING: Keep body and hands away from pinholes or nozzles that could
eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not
hands, to search for leaks!
Safely relieve all pressure in the system before performing any work on the system, and
make sure that:
• The ignition switch is OFF
• The key is removed
• The engine spark plug wire(s) are removed
• All connections to the negative terminal of the battery are removed
• The park brake is set
• All by-pass valves, if so equipped, are open
• Hydraulic controls are actuated to release pressure on pumps, cylinders, etc. If "float"
positions are available, they should be used
After the above operations are completed, it should be safe to begin disconnecting the
lines or components. It is still a good idea to cover the connection with a cloth shield and
then gently loosen connections.
WARNING: Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to
the system.
Service
safe handling of gasoline:
1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel
is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can
occur when fuel is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash skin and
change closes immediately.
2. Use only approved containers.
3. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or a truck or trailer bed with a carpeted or plastic
liner. Always place containers on the ground away from vehicle before fueling.
4. When practical, remove mowers from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If
this is not possible, then refuel equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather
than from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
5. Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times
until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
6. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
7. Never fuel mower indoors or near ignition sources.
8. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to
cool at least two minutes before refueling.
9. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck
to allow space for expansion.
10. If necessary, use a funnel to avoid spillage.
11. Replace fuel cap and tighten securely.
12. If fuel is spilled, wipe off the engine and equipment. Wait 5 minutes before starting
the engine.
13. To reduce fire hazards, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
Clean up oil and fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
14. Never store the mower or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark
or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other
gas appliance.
general service:
WARNING: Never let children or untrained people operate or service
this mower.
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove the key from the
ignition to prevent unintended starting.
3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within
approximately (7) seven seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If
the blades do not stop within this time frame, the mower should be serviced.
4. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices.
5. Regularly check the safety interlock system for proper function, as described later
in this manual. If the safety interlock system does not function properly, have the
mower serviced.
6. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation.
Adjust and service as required.
7. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper
tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent,
cracked). Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.)
blade(s) only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original
equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise
safety!"
8. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
9. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
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