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Careful operation is your best insurance against anaccident. The owner/user can prevent and is responsiblefor accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, otherpeople or property. Read and understand this manualcarefully before operating the machine. All operators, nomatter how much experience they may have had, mustread this 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.If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English it isthe owner's responsibility to explain this material to them.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 danger, warning andcaution labels on the machine itself.4. The ROPS is an integral and effective safety device.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 you must setthe ROPS in the upright and locked position and put onthe seat belt for all other operations.DO NOT remove the ROPS.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.If any structural member of the ROPS is damaged,replace the entire structure at your local KUBOTADealer. Any alterations to a ROPS must be approvedby the manufacturer.Check the area to be mowed and never fold down afolding ROPS in areas where there are slopes, dropoffs or water.Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.branches, doorways, electrical wires) before drivingunder any objects and do not contact them.Keep the ROPS in safe operating condition byperiodically thoroughly inspecting for damage andkeeping all mounting fasteners tight.
