Cub Cadet PRO Z 972L KW Owners Manual - Page 3

Training 11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate 1. Read the Operator's manual and other training material. If hands and feet. the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them. 12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. 2. Become familiar with the safe operation of the machine, operator controls, and safety signs. 13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass. 3. All operators and mechanics should be trained to operate or service the equipment. The owner is responsible for training them. 14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any public roadway. 4. Never let children under the age of 16 or untrained people 15. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may alcohol or drugs. further restrict the age of the operator. 16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 5. The owner/operator can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to them, other people or 17. Never carry passengers. property. 18. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and General Operation while backing to avoid a back-over accident. 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place 19. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. Be aware of your direction of travel to avoid accidents. for future and regular reference by each operator and for 20. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait ordering replacement parts. until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing 2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. any grass or debris, or making any adjustments. Know how to stop the machine and disengage the controls quickly. 21. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always stop on level ground, turn off blade(s), place drive speed control 3. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this machine levers in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove who has not read the manual. Never permit children under key before leaving the operator position. the age of 16 to operate this machine. 22. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine 4. Do not remove any shields, guards, labels or safety devices. on a trailer or truck. The machine should not be driven on If a shield, guard, label or safety device is damaged or unstable, unsecured or inadequate ramps because the does not function, repair or replace it before operating the machine could tip over causing serious personal injury. machine. 23. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under 5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet where the operator and/or ROPS may be struck which from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if could result in serious injury and/or machine tip over. anyone enters the area. 24. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do 6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be not touch. used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects that could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. 25. Disengage the blades, set the parking brake to the 'ON' position and make sure the speed control lever are in the neutral position before attempting to start the engine. 7. Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and Only start the engine from the operator's position. attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by the machine manufacturer. 26. Do not attempt to mow unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower 8. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material deck presenting a potential fire hazard. toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator. 9. Always wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, long pants, gloves, hearing protection , safety shoes, hard hat) when operating or maintaining this machine. Long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewelry may get entangled in moving parts. Follow all 27. Do not stop or park the machine over dry leaves, grass, debris or other combustible material. 28. Never attempt to operate the machine without the mowing deck attached; the machine could tip over. 29. Keep the machine and especially the engine exhaust system and hydraulic components clean and free of grease, grass and leaves to reduce the potential for overheating and fire. federal, state and local guidelines regarding the use of 30. Allow the machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. personal protective equipment. 31. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this 10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory or attachment. proper place. SECTION 2 - IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 3