Cub Cadet 59A40003727 - Manual (Page 3)

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seCTion 1: safe operaTion praCTiCes
Warning: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety
and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this
machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—HEED ITS
WARNING.
Danger: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type
of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
1. Safety instructions are important! Read this manual and the
tractor’s Operator’s Manual; follow all safety rules and safety
label information. (Replacement labels are available through
your Cub Cadet Yanmar dealer.) Failure to follow instructions
or safety rules can result in serious injury or death.
2. If you do not understand any part of this manual and need
assistance, contact your Cub Cadet Yanmar dealer.
3. Know your controls and how to stop engine and attachment
quickly in an emergency.
4. Operators must be instructed in and be capable of the safe
operation of the equipment, its attachments and all controls.
Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment without proper
instructions.
5. Keep hands and body away from pressurized lines. Use paper
or cardboard, not body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety
goggles. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate
skin and will cause serious injury or death.
6. Make sure that all operating and service personnel know
that in the event hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it must be
surgically removed as soon as possible by a doctor familiar
with this form of injury, or gangrene, serious injury or death
will result. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID
ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.
7. Do not allow children or untrained persons to operate equip-
ment.
insTallaTion
1. During installation, the tractor engine should be off, the key
removed and the parking brake engaged.
2. Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until attachments are
removed or lowered to the ground and system pressure is re-
leased by operating valve levers. Never operate any hydraulic
cylinders during any phase of the installation process.
3. After connecting hoses, check that all control lever positions
function as instructed in this Operator’s Manual. Do not oper-
ate until control lever and equipment movements are correct.
PREPARATION
1. Check that all hardware is tight and properly installed. Always
tighten to torque specifications as instructed in this manual.
2. Air in hydraulic systems can cause erratic operation and
allows loads or equipment components to drop unexpectedly.
3. Before operating or allowing anyone to approach the equip-
ment, purge any air in the system by operating all hydraulic
functions several times after connecting equipment, connect-
ing hoses, or doing any hydraulic maintenance.
4. After connecting hoses, check that all control lever positions
function as Instructed in this Operator’s Manual. Do not oper-
ate until control lever and equipment movements are correct.
5. Protective sleeves must be over hydraulic hoses and securely
fastened onto metal hose fittings as described in this manual.
Replace if damaged or if protective sleeve is not properly
positioned or secured.
6. Make sure all hydraulic hoses, fittings and valves are in good
condition and not leaking before starting power unit or using
equipment. Check and route hoses carefully to prevent dam-
age. Hoses must not be twisted, bent sharply, kinked, frayed,
pinched, or come into contact with any moving parts. Operate
moveable components through full operational range to check
clearances. Replace any damaged hoses immediately.
7. Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid
entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work
shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing
and head.
8. Avoid injury or death. Never work under a raised loader.
Always lower loader to the ground with bucket or loader
attachment in full roll-back position. Operate valve levers
to release any hydraulic pressure. If loader obstructs tractor
maintenance, loader must be removed from tractor.
9. Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter
the equipment or any of its components in any way.