Kubota ZD1600 Series Operator's Manual page 16

SAFE OPERATION
Do
• To avoid tip-over accidents, operate across slopes,
not up and down. Stay off hills and slopes too steep
for safe operation.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks and tree limbs,
weeds like hard stems and shrubs and so on.
• 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.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for
wheel weight or counterweights to improve stability.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the PTO and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
• Reduce the speed and exercise extreme caution on
slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tip-over
accidents or loss of control.
• Use special caution when changing direction on
slopes. Slow down, and use extra caution when
changing direction on a slope.
Do not
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary. If
necessary, turn uphill slowly and gradually.
• Do not mow near
embankments. The mower could suddenly turn
over if a wheel is over the edge of cliff or ditch, or if
an edge caves in.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding and loss of control.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your
foot on the ground.
• Do not use the grass catcher on steep slopes.
• Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes. If tires lose
traction, disengage the PTO and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
• Never "freewheel". Do not let the machine travel
downhill with motion
"NEUTRAL LOCK" position or in "NEUTRAL".
• Do not operate the machine without the mower
deck installed.
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drop-offs, ditches, or
control levers at the
6. Stopping the machine
• Park the machine on level ground.
• Make sure that the machine and all attachments
have come to a complete stop before you get off.
• Before you get off, apply the parking brake, place
the motion control levers in their "NEUTRAL LOCK"
positions, disengage
attachments to the ground, turn off the engine, and
remove the key.
• Do not park the machine on dry grass or leaves.
7. Using the PTO
• Before installing or using PTO-driven equipment,
read the manufacturer's manual and review the
safety labels attached to the equipment.
• Wait until all moving components have completely
stopped before
adjusting, cleaning, or servicing any PTO-driven
equipment.
• Use the PTO with Kubota approved attachments.
The speed of PTO:
ZD1611LF/ZD1611RLF/ZD1611RL
2480 to 2580 rpm at 2500 engine rpm
8. Using the lift link
• Use lift link only with authorized attachments
designed for lift link usage.
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
• Disengage power
transporting or not in use.
• Do not tow this machine. Use a suitable truck or
trailer when transporting on public roads.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck. Use full width ramps
for loading machine into a trailer or truck.
• This machine is not allowed to be used on public
roads.
• Shut off fuel while storing or transporting.
• Tie the machine down securely using straps,
chains, cables, or ropes.
• Both front and rear straps should be directed down
and outward from the machine.
SERVICING AND STORAGE
1. Servicing the machine
• Before servicing, park the machine on a firm, level
surface and apply the parking brake. Remove the
key to prevent an accidental start-up.
• Allow the machine time to cool before touching the
engine, muffler, radiator and so on.
the PTO, lower
connecting, disconnecting,
without mower:
to attachment(s) when
ZD1611LF,ZD1611RLF,ZD1611RL
all