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Safety Rules
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Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules
could result In loss of control of vehicle, severe personal Injury to yourself or
bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle
In
the text signifies Important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
GENERAL
• Read the Operator's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
• Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not aiiow
aduits to operate it without proper instruction.
• Do not carry passengers.
• Use oniy attachments or accessories designed for your
machine.
See
your
dealer for a
complete
list
of
recommended attachments or accessories.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children, and pets.
• Never direct discharge of materiai toward bystanders.
• Make sure:
a. tractor
and
attachments
are
in
good
operating
condition,
b. ail safety devices and shields are In place and In good
working condition, and
c. all adjustments are correct.
PREPARATION
• Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. Never remove the fuel tank cap or add gasoline to a
running or hot engine, or fill the fuei tank indoors. Wipe
up spilied gasoline.
• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up
and thrown by attachments.
• Disengage ali attachment clutches and move transmission
control lever into neutral before attempting to start the
engine.
• Wear heavy footwear. Do not operate tractor when
barefoot or when wearing open sandals or canvas shoes.
OPERATION
• Engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, lower the
attachment, stop the engine and remove the key before
leaving the operator's position for any reason, such as to
unclog attachment chutes or to make repairs or adjustments.
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