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Ensure that the seat belt is attached and that you
can release it quickly in an emergency.
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Always wear your seat belt.
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Check carefully for overhead obstructions and do
not contact them.
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Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition by
thoroughly inspecting it periodically for damage
and keeping all the mounting fasteners tight.
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Replace all damaged ROPS components. Do not
repair or alter them.
Slope Safety
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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution.
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Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation, including
surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
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Review the slope instructions, listed below, for
operating the machine on slopes. Before you
operate the machine, review the site conditions to
determine whether you can operate the machine
in the conditions on that day and at that site.
Changes in the terrain can result in a change in
slope operation for the machine.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
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Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
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Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstructions. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine.
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Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering.
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Use extreme caution when operating the machine
near drop-offs, ditches, embankments, water
hazards, or other hazards. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge
or the edge caves in. Establish a safety area
between the machine and any hazard.
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Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
If there are hazards, mow the slope with a
pedestrian-controlled machine.
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If possible, keep the cutting units lowered to the
ground while operating on slopes. Raising the
cutting units while operating on slopes can cause
the machine to become unstable.
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Use extreme caution with grass-collection systems
or other attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine and cause a loss of control.
Breaking in the Machine
8 hours of operation is required for the break-in period.
Since the first hours of operation are critical to future
dependability of the machine, monitor its functions
and performance closely so that minor difficulties,
which could lead to major problems, are noted and
can be corrected. Inspect the machine frequently
during break-in for signs of loose fasteners or any
other malfunction.
Turning On the Machine
Note:
Inspect the areas beneath the cutting units to
ensure that they are clear of debris.
1.
Sit in the operator's seat and fasten the seatbelt.
2.
Insert the key into the switch and move it to the
O
position.
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Checking the Machine after
Turning On the Machine
1.
Move the function-control switch to the M
position.
2.
Disengage the parking brake.
3.
Move the lift/lower joystick forward momentarily.
The cutting units should lower and all the reels
should rotate.
4.
Move the lift/lower joystick rearward.
The cutting reels should stop rotating and the
cutting units should raise to the full transport
position.
Understanding the
Safety-Interlock System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
30
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