Safety rules – Simplicity Turbo Wide Body Cart & Hitch User Manual

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Safety Rules

SAFETY RULES

1. Know the tractor controls and how to stop quickly.

READ THE TRACTOR'S OWNER'S MANUAL.

2. Shut the engine off before attaching, adjusting, or dis-

connecting the Collection System.

3. Check the cart to make sure it is attached tightly to

tractor.

4. Check the latch handle to make sure it is engaged so

the cart's box is locked to the frame.

5. Look behind you to make sure the area is clear

before backing up.

6. DO NOT turn sharply when the tractor is alongside a

building or any object.

7. DO NOT carry passengers in the cart.

8. For added tractor stability and to prevent tipping or

loss of control:

a. Reduce ground speed on uneven ground and
when turning corners.

b. Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommended that
the Collection System be kept only half full when
negotiating any slopes. Start mowing on slopes when
the Collection System is empty.

c. Mow up and down the face of slopes; never mow
across the face of any slope.

9. CAUTION: Objects may be thrown from mower.

For your safety:

a. DO NOT remove the cover while the mower blades
are turning. Shut off the engine before opening cover
or removing the grass chute.

b. Be sure the complete Collection System is in place
(cover secure and grass chute connected) before
operating the mower.

c. Do check the cart cover frequently for wear and
tear. Replace with a new cover for safety protection.

10. For best results when mowing grass set the mower to

cut from 1 to 2 inches of grass. If grass is exception-
ally tall, set your mower as high a possible for first
cutting. Lower cutting height at succeeding cuttings
until proper height is reached. It may be necessary to
mow tall grass at a slower ground speed.

WARNING

Read these safety rules and the safety rules in
your tractor Operator’s Manual and follow them
closely. Failure to obey these rules could result
in loss of control of the vehicle, sever personal
injury to yourself, or damage to property or
equipment. The warning triangle in the test sig-
nifies important cautions or warnings which
must be followed.

WARNING

When the blower assembly is removed from the
mower deck, the deflector must be installed as
described in Operating Without Collection
System.

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