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Careful operation is your best insurance against anaccident. Read and understand this manual carefullybefore operating the machine. All operators, no matterhow much experience they may have had, should readthis and other related manuals before operating themachine or any implement attached to it. It is the owner'sobligation to instruct all operators in safe operation.This mowing machine is capable of amputating hands andfeet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the followingsafety instructions could result in serious injury or death.1. The ZERO TURN MOWING MACHINE has differentsteering characteristics than other machines with asteering wheel and does not have a service brakepedal (but, has a parking brake lock pedal that can beused to stop the machine in an emergency. Normalslowing down and stopping is done with the motioncontrol levers.). Read and understand the operatorsmanual before operating the machine. Practiceoperating machine at low engine speed without mowerengaged in an unobstructed area.2. Know your equipment and its limitations. Read allinstructions in this manual before attempting to startand operate the machine.3. Pay special attention to the pictorial safety labels onthe machine itself.4. KUBOTA recommends the use of a Roll OverProtective Structures (ROPS) and seat belt in almostall applications. This combination will reduce the riskof serious injury or death, should the machine beupset.The machine is equipped with a Foldable ROPS,which may be temporarily folded down only whenabsolutely necessary for areas with height constraints.(There is no operator protection provided by the ROPSin the folded position. For operator safety the ROPSshould be placed in the upright and locked positionand the seat belt fastened for all other operations.)If the ROPS is loosened or removed for any reason,make sure that all parts are reinstalled correctly beforeoperating the machine.Never modify or repair a ROPS because welding,bending, drilling, grinding, or cutting may weaken thestructure.A damaged ROPS structure must be replaced, notrepaired or revised.If any structural member of the ROPS is damaged,replace the entire structure at your local KUBOTADealer.5. Always use the seat belt when the ROPS is upright. Donot use the seat belt if the ROPS is down or if there isno ROPS. Check the seat belt regularly and replace iffrayed or damaged.6. Do not operate the machine or any attachments whileunder the influence of alcohol, medication, controlledsubstances or when fatigued.7. Do not wear loose, torn, or bulky clothing aroundmachine. The clothing may catch on moving parts orcontrols, leading to the risk of accident. Wear and useany additional safety items such as hard hat, safetyboots or shoes, eye and hearing protection, gloves,etc. As appropriate or required.8. Do not wear radio or music headphones whileoperating the machine.Safe operation requires your full attention.9. Carefully check the vicinity before operating machineor any implement attached to it. Clear the work area ofobjects (wires, rocks, etc.) that might be picked up andthrown.10.Check brakes and other mechanical parts for correctadjustment and wear. Replace worn or damaged partspromptly. Check the tightness of all nuts and boltsregularly. (For further details, see "PERIODICSERVICE" and "ADJUSTMENT" section.)11.Keep all shields and guards in place. Replace any thatare damaged or missing.12.Before allowing other people to use your machine,explain how to operate and have them read thismanual before operation.13.Do not allow any bystanders around or near machineduring operation.14.Do not allow passengers, children or non-qualifiedoperators on the machine at any time. The operatormust remain in the machine seat throughoutoperation.
