Product Manual

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.

! Follow good shop practices.

! Keep service area clean and dry

! Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded

! Use adequate light for the job at hand.

! Make sure there is plenty ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in

a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.

! Before working on this machine, disengage the PTO, shut off the engine, set the brakes,

and remove the ignition keys.

! Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop before at-

tempting to perform maintenance.

! Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely.

! Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors,

when performing any service or maintenance.

! Frequently check mower blades. They should be sharp, free of nicks and cracks and

securely fastened.

! Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly

installed to ensure unit is in safe condition.

! When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and

devices are installed before placing unit in service.

! After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed from mower.

! Do not allow debris, grease or oil to build up on any deck or platform.

! Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genu-

ine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original speci-

fications.

! The manufacturer will not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of

unapproved parts and/or accessories.

! A fire extinguisher and the first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing

maintenance on this equipment.

STORAGE SAFETY

Following operation, or when unhooking the mower, stop the tractor, set the brakes,

disengage the PTO, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys.

! Store the unit in an area away from human activity.

! Do not park equipment where it can be exposed to direct contact to livestock for long

periods of time. Damage and livestock injury could result.

! Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety

devices.