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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 lever. Normal slowingdown and stopping is done with the motion controllevers.). Read and understand the operators manualbefore operating the machine. Practice operatingmachine at low engine speed without mower engagedin an unobstructed area.2. Know your equipment and its limitations. Read allinstructions in this manual and machine safety labelsbefore attempting to start and operate the machine.3. Pay special attention to the safety labels on themachine 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.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.5. Always use the seat belt if the machine has the ROPS.Check the seat belt regularly and replace if frayed ordamaged.6. Do not allow any bystanders around or near machineduring operation.7. Do not allow passengers, children or non-qualifiedoperators on the machine at any time. The operatormust remain in the machine seat throughoutoperation.8. Do not operate the machine or any attachments whileunder the influence of alcohol, medication, controlledsubstances or when fatigued.9. 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.10.Do not wear radio or music headphones whileoperating the machine.Safe operation requires your full attention.11.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. Check for overhead clearance which mayinterfere with a grass catcher or ROPS.12.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.)13.Keep all shields and guards in place. Replace any thatare damaged or missing.14.Before allowing other people to use your machine,explain how to operate and have them read thismanual before operation.
