Kubota GR1600-ID-2 Operator's Manual page 14

8. Follow KUBOTA's recommendations
weights or counterweights to improve stability.
9. The weight of grass in the grass container may
increase the possibility of tip over.
DO NOT
1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
2. Do not use the machine on slopes of more than 11 .
3. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel falls
over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
4. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding.
5. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot
on the ground.
6. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill.
7. Never "freewheel". Do not let the machine travel
downhill with HST pedal at neutral position.
8. Do not modify or alter the riding mower and protective
guards.
C Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
2. Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the
area.
3. Before and when backing, look behind and down for
small children.
4. Never carry children. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
5. Never allow children to operate the machine, even
under adult supervision.
6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other obstructions that might hide
children from sight.
C Operators, age 60 years and above
Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,
are involved in a large percentage of machine-related
injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to
operate the machine safely enough to protect themselves
and others from serious injury.
C Stopping
1. Make sure that the machine has come to a complete
stop before dismounting.
2. Before dismounting, disengage the PTO, lower all
implements, place all control levers in their neutral
positions, apply parking brake, turn off the engine and
remove the key.
for wheel 3. Do not park the machine on a steep incline. Park on a
flat level surface.
3. USING THE PTO
1. Before installing or using PTO-driven equipment, read
the manufacturer's manual and review the safety
labels attached to the equipment.
2. Wait until all moving components have completely
stopped before connecting, disconnecting, adjusting,
cleaning, or servicing any PTO-driven equipment.
3. Use the PTO with KUBOTA approved attachments.
4. USING THE LIFT LINK
1. Use lift link only with KUBOTA authorized attachments
designed for lift link usage.
5. TRANSPORTING
1. Disengage power to attachment(s) when transporting
or not in use.
2. Do not tow this machine. Use a suitable truck or trailer
when transporting on public roads.
3. It is recommended that this machine not be used on
public roads.
4. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
6. SERVICING
1. Before servicing the machine, park the machine on a
firm, level surface, set the parking brake, stop the
engine and remove the key.
2. Securely support machine or any machine elements
with stands or suitable blocking before working
underneath. For your safety do not rely on
hydraulically supported devices, they may leak down,
suddenly drop or be accidently lowered.
3. To avoid injury, do not adjust, unclog or service the
mower or grass catcher with the engine running. Make
sure rotating blades are stopped before dismounting
the riding mower.
4. Disengage power to attachment(s), stop the engine
and remove the key before making any repairs or
adjustments.
5. Allow the machine to cool off before servicing the
engine, muffler, etc.
SAFE OPERATION
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