Cub Cadet 17HP Kawasaki Service Manual download pdf (Page 4)

SECTION 3: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

A. GENERAL:

1. Read this Operator’s Manual before starting the mower. Study the controls and learn the proper sequence of operation.

2. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this machine who has not read the manual. Never permit children to

operate this machine.

3. Always have your feet and hands clear of the cutter deck when starting the engine.

4. Do not remove any shields, guards, decals or safety devices. If a shield, guard, decal or safety device is damaged or does

not function, repair or replace it before operating the mower.

5. Always wear safety glasses, long pants and safety shoes when operating or maintaining this mower. Do not wear loose-

fitting clothing.

6. Never run the engine indoors without adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are deadly.

7. To avoid serious burns, do not touch the engine or muffler while the engine is running or until it has cooled after it has

been shut off.

8. When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. (High-pressure oil can easily

penetrate the skin.) Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses or fittings while the system is under pressure.

B. RELATED TO FUEL:

1. Gasoline is highly flammable. Respect it.

2. Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while handling gasoline.

3. Always use approved containers for gasoline.

4. Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool before removing the cap of the fuel tank.

5. If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the fuel tank opening, use a funnel.

6. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the gasoline reaches one inch from the top. This space must be left for expansion.

Do not overfill.

Always fill the fuel tank outdoors away from sparks and flames.

7. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.

C. WHEN MOWING:

1. Keep adults, children and pets away from the area to be mowed.

2. Never use this mower without the grasscatcher or discharge chute installed and set in the down position.

3. Mow only in daylight.

4. Always check the area to be mowed and remove debris and other objects prior to mowing.

5. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads and other hidden hazards.

6. Reduce speed when making sharp turns.

7. Always have proper footing on slopes and hillsides and never operate when conditions are slippery. Be very careful on

wet grass.

8. Always keep both hands on the handles. Always walk, never run.

9. Never engage the blade clutch when the engine is running unless you are on grass that you intend to mow.

10. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways. Always disengage the blade clutch and wait until the blades stop

rotating.

11. Never leave the mower unattended without disengaging the blade clutch, placing the ground speed control levers in

neutral, placing the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock position, shutting off the engine, taking the key from the ignition

switch and closing the fuel shutoff valve.

12. Always park the mower and start the engine on a level surface with the ground speed control levers in neutral, the blade

clutch disengaged and the neutral latch levers in the neutral lock position.

13. Shut off the engine and wait for the blades to stop rotating before removing the grass catcher.

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