Schiller BOB-CAT CRZ FR651V KAW W/48 SIDE DISCHARGE Parts & Operators Manual page 7

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MOWERS
CRZ
Interrupting operation
- Before leaving the operator's position:
- Park on level ground.
- Disengage the PTO.
- Set the parking brake.
- Shut off the engine and remove the key.
- Disengage the PTO and wait until the blades quit
rotating:
- before raising cutterdeck;
- when not mowing;
- for transport;
- when crossing surfaces other than grass.
- Stop the engine, disengage the PTO, set parking
brake and wait until the blades quit rotating and
lower cutting unit:
- before refueling;
- before removing grass catcher;
- before making height adjustment unless the
adjustment can be made from the operator's
position.
- Stop the engine, disengage the PTO, set parking
brake and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or
remove the key:
- before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
machine;
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
machine for damage and make repairs before
restarting;
- if the machine begins to vibrate abnormally:
shut off machine immediately. Inspect and
make repairs as needed before restarting;
- except for repairs or adjustments as specifically
noted, such as for carburetor adjustment,
where the engine must be running. Keep
hands and feet clear of moving parts in these
circumstances.
- Allow the blades to come to a complete stop
when stopping operation to clear blockages,
unclog, inspect the machine, do maintenance or
repair.
- Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut-
down and, if the engine is provided with a shut-
off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of
mowing.
Mowing slopes
Slopes are a major factor in
loss-of-control and tip over
accidents that sometimes lead
to severe injury or death. All
slopes require extra caution.
- Do not mow on slopes if
uneasy or uncertain. Ultimate responsibility for
safe operation on slopes rests with the operator.
- Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
- On zero turn machines, mow across slopes, not
up and down.
- Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
- With a zero turn machine, if tires lose traction
going down a slope, steering control may be
regained by speeding up.
- Mid-mount zero turns (belly mounted deck) have
much greater traction pointed up slope than down
slope. Be aware that traction may be lost going
down a slope. Do not operate a mid-mount zero
turn on slopes it cannot back up.
- Keep all movement on the slopes slow and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed
or direction.
- Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then
turn slowly and downhill when possible.
- Stay away from slopes if the ground is loose or if
caught in the rain during mowing.
- Use lower speeds on a slope to avoid stopping or
shifting.
- Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability of
the machine.
- Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs etc.
- Avoid driving over obstacles such as ruts, holes,
rocks and roots whenever possible. Be alert to
dips and rises. Uneven terrain can overturn a
mower or cause it to slide. Tall grasses can hide
obstacles.
- Do not mow dropoffs, ditches or embankments.
The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel
runs over the edge or an edge caves in.
- Follow the manufacturer's recommendations
for wheel weights or counterweights to improve
stability.
- Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
SAFETY
WARNING
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