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MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation for
trouble.
Follow good shop practices.
Keep service area clean and dry.
Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
Use adequate light for the job at hand.
Make sure there is ample ventilation. Never operate the tractor engine in a
closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
Before working on this machine, disengage the PTO, be certain all moving parts
on attachments have come to a complete shop, shut off the engine, set the bakes,
and remove the ignition keys before attempting to perform maintenance. Never
work under equipment unless it is blocked securely.
Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing
protectors when performing any service or maintenance.
Frequently check and tighten all bolts, nuts, screws and check cotter pins to
see that they are properly installed and in good condition to make certain unit is
safe to operate.
When completing maintenance or service, make sure all safety guards and
devices are installed before using the Rotary Cutter.
After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed from
the Rotary Cutter.
Do not allow debris, grease or oil to build up on any deck or platform.
Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing,
factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original
specifications.
The manufacturer and/or distributor will not be responsible for injuries
damages caused by use of unapproved parts and/or accessories.
A first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance
on this equipment.
STORAGE SAFETY
Following use, or when unhooking the mower, disengage the PTO,
stop the tractor, set the brakes, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys.
Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
Do not park equipment where it can be exposed to direct contact with livestock
for long periods of time. Damage to mower and/or livestock injury could result.
Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and that all safety
devices engaged.
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