Cub Cadet PRO X 636 Operation Manual - Page 4

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES Children 1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. a. Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. b. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area. c. Always look behind and down for small children. Use slow speed. d. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe mower operation. e. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the path of the mower. f. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage blades before traveling in reverse. g. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler. h. Remove key when mower is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation. 2. Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this mower. Children 16 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the mower and should be trained and supervised by an adult. Transporting Mowers 1. This mower is not intended for use on public roads. Mowers operated on public roads must comply with state & local ordinances, SAE J137, and ANSI/ASABE S279 (lighting and marking requirements). 2. Use care when loading or unloading mowers onto trailers. 3. If ramps are used, they must be full width, stable, have an adequate capacity rating and be secured to the trailer. Ramp angle should not exceed 15 degrees and trailer should be parked on level terrain. 4. Mowers must be secured onto trailers with straps, chains, cables, ropes, or other means deemed adequate for that purpose. The front and rear of the mowers must be secured to the trailer in both the lateral and vertical directions. 5. Inspect the mower on a regular basis for damage and improper operation. Replace all components that are damaged or are not functioning properly with authorized replacement parts. Hydraulic Devices & Systems Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is injected into the skin or eyes, see immediate medical attention or gangrene and permanent damage may result. WARNING Keep body and hands away from pinholes or nozzles that could inject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not your hands, to search for leaks! Wear gloves and safety glasses. Safely relieve all pressure in the system before performing any work on the system, and make sure that: • The ignition switch is OFF. • The key is removed. • The engine spark plug wire(s) removed. • All connections to the negative terminal of the battery are removed. • The park brake is set. • All by-pass valves, if so equipped, are open. • Hydraulic controls are actuated to release pressure on pumps, cylinders, etc. If "float" positions are available, they should be used. After the above operations are completed, it should be safe to begin disconnecting the lines or components. It is still a good idea to cover the connection with a cloth shield and then gently loosen connections. WARNING Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system. Service Safe Handling of Fuel To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when fuel is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change your closes immediately. • Use only approved containers. • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or a truck or trailer bed with a carpeted or plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before fueling. • When practical, remove mowers from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle. • Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. • Never fuel mower indoors or near ignition sources. 4