Safe Operation - Kubota RCK72P-F39 Operator's Manual

SAFE OPERATION

Careful operation is your best insurance against an
accident. Read this section carefully before operating the
mower. All operators, no matter how much experience
they may have had, should read this manual, the machine
manual and other related manuals before operating
mower. It is the owner's obligation to instruct all operators
in safe operation.
B Before operation (Pre-operation)
A Operator
1. Do not operate the machine while under the influence
of alcohol, medication, other substances or while
fatigued.
2. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and learn how
to stop quickly in an emergency. Know your equipment
and its limitations.
3. Do not wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing around
machine. The clothing may catch on moving parts or
controls, leading to the risk of accident.
Wear and use any additional safety items such as hard
hat, safety boots or shoes, eye and hearing protection,
gloves, etc., as appropriate or required.
4. Never allow children to operate the mower, even
under adult supervision.
5. Read and understand this manual and the machine
operator's manual before operating the mower. Allow
only a properly trained person to operate the machine.
A Machine, blades and equipment
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
mower is in safe working condition.
2. KUBOTA recommends the use of ROPS and seat belt
in almost all applications.
Always use the seat belt when the machine is
equipped with a ROPS.
Never use the seat belt when the machine is not
equipped with a ROPS.
(1) ROPS
(2) Seat belt
SAFE OPERATION
3. Replace damaged or illegible safety decals.
See the following pages for required labels.
4. Do not operate the mower without all shields, guards
and ROPS in place.
A Working area
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be
used.
Remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other
objects that could be thrown at high speed.
2. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
All people and pets should be kept at a safe distance
from the work area.
B Operation
A Starting
1. Never start the engine or operate levers from
anywhere other than in the seated position.
2. Before starting the engine, disengage the FRONT
PTO and shift the machine transmission into neutral.
A Operation
1. Keep bystanders at a safe distance from the machine
during mowing operations.
2. Do not stand on the mower.
3. While making turns in rough terrain, reduce machine
speed.
4. Upon striking a foreign object, stop and inspect the
machine and the mower for damage. Repair the
damage before resuming operation.
5. If the mower discharge deflector becomes clogged,
stop the machine; disengage the mower drive; shut off
the engine; set the parking brake and remove the key,
and clean out the deflector before continuing. (For side
discharge mower)
6. Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and
tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death.
All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up
the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
7. When mowing in rough terrain or in high grass, set the
mower at the highest cutting level to reduce the
possibility of the mower striking debris or hidden
objects.
8. Know what is behind you before backing up. Look to
the rear before and while backing up. Do not mow
while in reverse unless absolutely necessary and
make sure the area immediately behind you is clear of
obstructions or holes and small children. Use extra
caution when the machine is equipped with the grass
catcher. Your view to the rear is restricted.
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