Schiller BOB-CAT CRZ FR651V KAW W/48 SIDE DISCHARGE Parts & Operators Manual page 6

SAFETY
Machine preparation
- Check operator presence interlock system and
brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems
before using.
- Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices.
Keep guards, shields and interlock safety devices
in place and in proper working condition. They
are for your protection.
- Keep all fasteners such as nuts, bolts and pins
well secured.
- Visually inspect blades, blade bolts and the cutter
assembly for wear or damage. Replace worn or
damaged blades and bolts to preserve balance.
- Verify that machine and attachments, if any, are
in good operating condition.
- Do not engage blades until ready to mow.
OPERATING SAFELY
In general
- Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
- Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if
not mowing.
- Do not run the engine in an enclosed area where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
- Do not place your foot on the ground while
operating the machine.
- Before operating, lower the discharge chute,
install the mulcher or put the entire grass catcher
in place.
- Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Never direct the discharge toward a bystander.
Stop operation if someone approaches.
- Keep washout ports and other mower housing
service openings closed when mowing.
- Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
- Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
- Limit loads to those you can safely control.
- Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
- Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested in the operator's manual.
- Never leave a machine unattended. Always turn
off blades, set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key before dismounting.
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Starting
- Start only according to instructions in this manual
or on the machine.
- Before attempting to start the engine, make sure:
- the parking brake is on;
- the PTO is disengaged;
- the traction drive is in NEUTRAL.
- When starting the engine, make sure hands and
feet are clear of the blades.
- Do not start the machine while standing in front
of the discharge chute or with the chute directed
at someone.
- Do not engage PTO at full throttle. Throttle to
idle or lowest possible engine speed.
- Do not change engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed can increase the hazard of
personal injury.
MANUEVERING SAFELY
In general
- Slow down before turning.
- Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look behind and down
for small children and pets before and during
backing.
- Be aware when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, tall grass or other objects that may
obscure vision.
- If tires lose traction, disengage the blades. If on
a slope, head downhill.
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