Operation; Safety - Honda BC4050 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

Safety

Stop the tractor's engine, and set the parking brake, before connecting, disconnecting, or unloading the
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bagger cart.
Check the mounting bracket to be sure it is securely bolted to the tractor.
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Always secure the bagger cart to the tractor with
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Check the latch handle to be sure the cart bed is securely latched to the frame.
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Do not carry passengers in the cart.
When backing up, always look behind you to be sure the area is clear. Avoid backing up in soft ground;
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the wheels could become stuck, or the swivels may not turn, which could cause damage.
Drive at reduced speed on uneven ground and when turning corners.
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Avoid making sharp turns when towing the bagger cart alongside buildings or objects.
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Go up and down the face of slopes, not across them. Do not make sharp turns on slopes. Avoid steep
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slopes; do not tow the bagger cart on slopes steeper than 15'.
Reduce loads before towing the bagger cart on slopes. Begin mowing slopes with the bagger cart
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empty, and avoid filling it more than half full.
Be sure the cart cover is closed and the grass chute is connected before mowing. Stop the blades
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before opening the cart cover or removing the grass chute.
The cover material is subject to deterioration and wear under normal use. Check the cover frequently,
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and replace it if worn, deteriorated,
that it complies with A.N.S.I. Standard B71 .l.
Never use the bagger cart to carry loads in excess of 400 pounds (1 81 kilograms).
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Be sure that any cargo is properly secured in the cart bed. Cargo should not extend more than
inches above the ground.
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clevis pins and
or damaged. To ensure durability, any replacement cover must state
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safety clips.
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