Cub Cadet SERIES 3000 TRACTOR GT 3200 - Manual (Page 4)

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Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the cutting deck. Contact
with the blade(s) can amputate hands
and feet.
A missing or damaged discharge cover
can cause blade contact or thrown object
injuries.
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads and while not
cutting grass.
Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways. This machine is not
intended for use on any public roadway.
Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Never carry passengers.
Disengage blade(s) before shifting into
reverse. Back up slowly. Always look
down and behind before and while back-
ing to avoid a back-over accident.
Slow down before turning. Operate the
machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation
and excessive speed.
Disengage blade(s), set parking brake,
stop engine and wait until the blade(s)
come to a complete stop before removing
grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging
chute, removing any grass or debris, or
making any adjustments.
Never leave a running machine unat-
tended. Always turn off blade(s), place
transmission in neutral, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key before
dismounting.
Use extra care when loading or unloading
the machine into a trailer or truck. This
machine should not be driven up or down
ramp(s), because the machine could tip
over, causing serious personal injury. The
machine must be pushed manually on
ramp(s) to load or unload properly.
Muffler and engine become hot and can
cause a burn. Do not touch.
Check overhead clearances carefully
before driving under low hanging tree
branches, wires, door openings etc.,
where the operator may be struck or
pulled from the machine, which could
result in serious injury.
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Disengage all attachment clutches,
depress the brake pedal completely and
shift into neutral before attempting to start
engine.
Your machine is designed to cut normal
residential grass of a height no more
than 10”. Do not attempt to mow through
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 deck presenting a
potential fire hazard.
Use only accessories and attachments
approved for this machine by the machine
manufacturer. Read, understand and
follow all instructions provided with the
approved accessory or attachment.
Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a large
percentage of riding mower-related
injuries. These operators should evaluate
their ability to operate the riding mower
safely enough to protect themselves and
others from serious injury.
If situations occur which are not covered
in this manual, use care and good judg-
ment. Contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of
control and tip-over accidents which can result
in severe injury or death. All slopes require
extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope
or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
For your safety, use the slope gauge included
as part of this manual to measure slopes
before operating this machine on a sloped
or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15
degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not
operate this machine on that area or serious
injury could result.
Do:
Mow up and down slopes, not across.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
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