Kubota GR1600-ID-2 Operator's Manual page 13

2 SAFE OPERATION
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5. To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine exhaust area
free of grass or leaves.
6. Slow down before turning.
7. Turn off blades when not mowing.
8. Mow only in daylight.
9. Be sure rotating blades and engine are stopped and
the key is removed before placing hands or feet near
blades.
10. Shut the engine off and wait for all movement to stop
before unclogging chute.
11. Know what is behind you and disengage power to
mower before backing up. Do not mow while in reverse
unless absolutely necessary
observation of the entire area behind the mower.
12. Know what is behind you before overriding the KRA
system. Do not override the KRA system unless
absolutely necessary and safe to do so.
KUBOTA strongly recommends against overriding the
KRA system.
13. When mowing for the first time, cut the grass higher
than desired.
This will uncover any unseen object that may damage
the mower or grass catcher.
14. Always inspect the mower and grass catcher after
striking any foreign object. This will insure that all
mower and grass catcher parts are safe and secure
and not damaged.
Repair or replace any damaged parts before re-
starting.
15. Use only attachment recommended in this manual.
Use proper ballast to front or rear of machine to reduce
the risk of upsets. Follow the "SAFE OPERATION"
procedures specified in the manuals included with the
equipment.
16. Do not operate the mower without either the grass
container or the guard in place.
Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
17. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
18. Stop the blades rotating before crossing surface other
than grass.
19. Never leave a running machine unattended.
20. Be extremely alert for all other traffic when operating
21. Do not operate where machine could tip or slip.
22. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, disengage
23. Do not operate the machine when there is a possibility
C Pulling loads
Use extra care when pulling loads to reduce the risk of
serious personal injury or death due to a machine tip-over.
a) Pull only from the hitch. Never attach loads to the axle
housing or any other point above hitch.
b) Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c) Do not turn sharply.
d) Use care when backing.
e) Use front ballast or wheel weights when suggested in
this Operator's Manual.
and only after
C Operation on slopes
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-
over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the
slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
A Do not lift the grass container on a slope.
DO
1. Slowly mow up and down slopes, not across, to avoid
2. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
3. If the machine stops going uphill, disengage PTO and
4. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on
5. Use special caution when changing direction on
6. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
7. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine,
and remove the key before dismounting.
the mower and grass catcher near public roads or
highways.
Do not operate near ditches, holes, embankments, or
other terrain which may collapse under the machine's
weight. The risk of machine tip-over is increased when
the ground is loose or wet.
the drive to the attachments, stop the engine and
remove the key. Then check the machine immediately.
of lightning. Even if the machine is equipped with a
cabin, the operator is not protected from lightning.
machine tip-over. Stay off hills and slopes too steep for
safe operation. Do not make sudden changes in speed
or direction.
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
back slowly down.
slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tip-over or loss of
control.
slopes.
hazards. Keep away from drop-offs. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.