Polaris BRUTUS Owner's Manual page 24

Controls For PTO
Safety Rules For PTO Operation
WARNING!
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
• Do Not exceed the rated attachment PTO speed.
• Stay clear of rotating driveline.
• Keep bystanders away.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing and long hair away.
• Keep PTO shields and guards in place.
• Disengage PTO, put gear selector lever in PARK, stop the engine and make sure all rotating components are stopped before exiting utility
vehicle.
• Do Not service the utility vehicle or attachment with the PTO engaged.
• Do Not service the attachment in a raised position unless properly blocked and all rotating components stopped.
• Disengage PTO for road travel.
WARNING!
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Before leaving the operator seat:
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• Park on flat level ground
• Lower the attachment arm, put the attachment flat on the ground
• Press the brake and put the gear selector lever in PARK
• Stop the engine and remove the key
• Make sure PTO driveline and all rotating parts have come to a complete stop.
SEE THE BRUTUS OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION.
WARNING!
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine are for your protection. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions can
cause serious injury or death.
• Keep all shields in place. Replace damaged or missing shields before operating.
• Follow warnings and instructions on machine signs (decals). Replace damaged or missing decals.
• Do not wear loose or bulky clothing around the PTO or other moving parts.
• Keep bystanders away from PTO driven equipment, and never allow children near machines.
• Read and understand the manuals for the PTO driven equipment and be aware of safe operating procedures and hazards that may not
be readily apparent.
• Always walk around equipment to avoid coming near a turning PTO driveline. Stepping over, leaning across or crawling under a turning
PTO driveline can lead to entanglement.
• Do not install an adapter between the machine PTO shaft and the attachment PTO driveline.
• Never overspeed the PTO.
• Position the machine and attachment correctly to prevent driveline stress and separation.
• Use caution when raising PTO driven attachment. Excessive driveline angle can reduce driveline service life.
WARNING!
DRIVELINE ENTANGLEMENT OR OVERSPEEDING PTO CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• DO NOT install an adapter between the utility vehicle PTO shaft and the attachment PTO driveline.
• An adapter can extend the driveline universal joint and connecting yoke beyond the PTO shields.
• An adapter can overspeed the attachment PTO causing driveline or attachment damage.
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OPERATION
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