Kubota F2890E Operator's Manual page 13

2 SAFE OPERATION
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17. Keep your machine clean. Dirt, grease, and trash
accumulations may contribute to fires or lead to
personal injury.
18. Use only attachments recommended by KUBOTA.
Use proper ballast to front or rear of machine to reduce
the risk of upsets. Follow the "Safe Operation"
procedures, specified in the Equipment's Manual.
2. OPERATING
C Starting
1. Never start the engine or operate levers from
anywhere other than the seat.
2. Before starting the engine make sure that all levers
and speed control pedal are in neutral, the parking
brake is engaged, and Power Take Off (PTO) is
disengaged.
Fasten the seat belt if the ROPS is upright.
3. Do not start the engine while tilting the deck.
4. Do not start the engine by shorting across starter
terminals or by bypassing the safety start switch. The
machine may start and move if normal starting circuitry
is bypassed.
5. Do not operate or idle engine in a poorly ventilated
area. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless gas they can be poisonous if not
properly ventilated.
C Working
1. Watch where you are going at all times. Watch for and
avoid obstacles. Be alert near trees and other
obstructions.
2. To avoid tip over, slow down when turning on uneven
terrain or before stopping.
3. Park the machine on a firm, level surface.
4. Do not drive at high speeds or turn the machine when
the differential is locked.
5. Know what is behind you before backing up. Look to
the rear before and while backing up. Do not mow
while in reverse unless absolutely necessary and
make sure the area immediately behind you is clear of
obstructions or holes and small children. Use extra
caution when the machine is equipped with the grass
catcher. Your view to the rear is restricted.
6. When working in groups, always let others know what
you are doing ahead of time.
7. Do not drive the machine on streets or highways.
Watch for traffic when you cross roads or operate near
roads.
8. Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
9. When using any attachments, never direct discharge
material toward bystanders. Do not allow anyone near
the attachments while in operation.
Do not mow when bystanders are present in the
mowing area.
10. To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine exhaust area
free of debris.
11. Be sure rotating blades and engine are stopped and
the key is removed before placing hands or feet near
blades and cleaning blockages or unclogging chute.
12. Shut the engine off and wait for all movement to stop
before unclogging the chute of the grass catcher. [if
equipped]
13. Always inspect the mower and the grass catcher [if
equipped] 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.
14. Operate during daylight or in bright artificial light.
15. 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.
16. Stop the blades rotating before crossing surface other
than grass.
17. Do not operate where machine could tip or slip.
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.
18. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, disengage
the drive to the attachments, stop the engine and
remove the key. Then check the machine immediately.
19. Do not operate the machine when there is a possibility
of lightning. Even if the machine is equipped with a
cabin, the operator is not protected from lightning.
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. The control
of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not be
regained by the application of the brake.
A Do not lift the grass container on a slope. [if equipped]
DO
1. To avoid tip over, operate up and down slowly, not
across. Stay off hills and slopes too steep for safe
operation.
2. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
3. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards. Keep away from drop-offs. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
4. Follow KUBOTA's recommendations
weights or counterweights to improve stability.
5. The weight of grass in the grass container may
increase the possibility of tip over. [if equipped]
6. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
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