10
Safety
If you need assistance with the unit, please contact the
web site or phone number shown in the Customer Con-
tact Guide (if provided) or the Operator’s Manual.
WARNING
Failure to read and follow the safety warnings and
instructions in this document and in the operator’s
manual could result in death, serious injury, and/or
property damage.
The warnings and instructions must be read,
understood, and followed when setting-up, operating,
servicing, transporting, or storing the unit.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety
information about hazards that can result in personal
injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the
likelihood and potential severity of injury. In addition,
a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of
hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: indicates an action that could result in damage to the
product.
CAUTION Stored Energy Hazard
Keep hands away from tension springs when
removing or installing mower deck or transmission
belts.
WARNING Amputation or Laceration Hazard
• DO NOT make adjustments or repairs while the
engine is running or the blades are rotating.
• DO NOT place hands or feet near rotating parts or
under the mower deck.
• Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Mower blades are sharp – wear heavy gloves when
handling them.
• On multi-bladed mowers, rotating one blade could
cause the other(s) to also rotate.
WARNING Thrown Objects Hazard
• DO NOT operate the mower deck or the tractor
unless the discharge deector or the complete
grass catcher assembly (if equipped) is properly
installed.
• Frequently check the condition of the discharge
deector and grass catcher assembly (if equipped)
for damage or wear and repair/replace with
manufacturer’s recommended parts as necessary.
Deck Safety Decal
If any safety or instructional decals become worn or
damaged, and cannot be read, order replacement decals
from your dealer.
Safety Interlock System Tests
The tractor is equipped with a Safety Interlock System.
This system is present for your safety: do not attempt to
bypass or tamper with the switches and devices. Check
the system using the Safety Interlock System Tests listed
in the Operator’s Manual.
Anytime the deck is removed and reinstalled, you
must perform this test.
