Honda H5518H Owner's Manual page 8

TRACTOR SAFETY
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Operation of the tractor and its attachments requires special
efforts on your part to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Know
these requirements before you operate the Tractor or its attachments:
SAFE OPERATING RULES
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Severe personal injury or equipment damage may result if the pre-
operation inspection (Pages 28 thru 46) is not performed before
operating the tractor or its attachments.
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To avoid severe personal injury or equipment damage, observe the
following precautions:
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.All parts, epecially guards and shields, should be in good condition,
and securely fastened in place.
Do not remove any guards, warning labels, shields or safety devices;
they are installed for your safety.
The rollover protective structure (ROPS) will only help protect you
from injury, if:
- you are also wearing the seat belt.
- the ROPS is securely
attached and has not been modified or struc-
turally damaged.
Always wear sturdy shoes and avoid wearing bulky or loose clothing
while operating the tractor or its attachments.
Never operate the tractor or its attachments when tired or while
under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
In case of emergency, know how to stop the engine and thoroughly
understand the operation of ALL controls.
Never permit anyone to operate the tractor or its attachments
without proper instructions.
Children should not be permitted to operate the tractor or any of its
attachments.
KEEP CHILIJREN AND PETS AT A SAFE DISTANCE DURING OPE-
RATION
This is an operator only vehicle, do not allow passengers to ride on
the tractor or on any of its attachments.
The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can
cause
loss
of consciousness and may lead to death, if the tractor is
operated in an enclosed space.