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Careful operation is your best insurance against an accident. Read this section carefully before operating the front mower. Alloperators, whether experienced or not, should read this and other related manuals before operating the mower or anyattachment on it. It is the owner's legal obligation to instruct all operators in safe operation.1. BEFORE OPERATING THE FRONT MOWER(1) Know your equipment and its limitations. Read thisentire manual before attempting to start and operatethe front mower.(2) Pay special attention to the warning, caution anddanger labels on the front mower itself. It is theowner's legal obligation to keep these labels clean andto replace any that are missing, illegible, or damaged.(3) Kubota recommends the use of a ROPS (Roll OverProtective Structure) and seat belt in almost all applications. This combination will reduce the risk of seriousinjury or death should the front mower tip over.Never modify or repair a ROPS. Welding, bending,drilling or cutting any portion of the ROPS will weakenthe ROPS structure. A damaged ROPS structure mustbe replaced, not repaired or revised. If any structuralmember is damaged, replace the entire structure atyour local Kubota dealer.(8) Never wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing around frontmower. The clothing may catch on moving parts orcontrols. Wear and use any additional safety itemssuch as hard hat, safety boots or shoes, eye andhearing protection, gloves, etc. As appropriate orrequired.(9) Do not allow passengers, children or non-qualifiedoperators on the front mower at any time. Theoperator must remain in the front mower seat throughout operation.(10) Check brakes, clutch, and other mechanical parts forcorrect adjustment and wear. Replace worn or damaged parts promptly. Check the tightness of all nutsand bolts regularly. (For further details, see MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS section.)(11) Keep your front mower clean. Accumulations of dirt,grease, and trash can contribute to fires and lead topersonal injury.Seat beltG-2627ROPS(4) Always use the seat belt if the front mower has aROPS. Never fasten the seat belt without a ROPS.Check the seat belt daily and replace if frayed ordamaged.(5) Do not operate the front mower or any attachmentswhile under the influence of alcohol, medication,controlled substances or when fatigued.(6) Carefully check the immediate area before operatingthe front mower or any attachments on it. Check foroverhead clearance that may interfere with the ROPS.Do not allow any bystanders around or near frontmower during operation.(7) Before allowing other people to use your front mower,explain how to operate and have them read thismanual before operation.2. OPERATING THE FRONT MOWER(1) Always sit in the operator's seat when starting engineor operating levers or controls.(2) Before starting the engine make sure that all levers arein neutral, the parking brake is engaged, and the clutchand Power Take Off are both disengaged. Fasten theseat belt if the front mower has a ROPS.(3) Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. The front mower may start in gear and move ifnormal starting circuitry is bypassed.(4) Do not operate or idle engine in a non-ventiliated area.Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, odorless, anddeadly.(5) Keep all shields and guards in place. Replace any thatare damaged or missing.(6) To avoid tipover, slow down when turning, on uneventerrain, or before stopping.(7) Do not operate near ditches, holes, embankments, orother terrain which may collapse under the frontmower weight. The risk of front mower tipover increases when the ground is loose or wet.(8) To avoid tipover, operate up and down slopes, notacross. Avoid sudden starts and stops on slopes. Slowdown, and use extra caution when changing directionson a slope.Park the front mower on a firm, level surface.(9) Watch where you are going at all times. Watch for andavoid obstacles. Be alert at curbs, near trees, and otherobstructions and hidden hazards.
