Textron Ransomes Frontline 728 Manuel De L'opérateur Et De Sécurité page 13

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure that anyone who operates this machine
reads and fully understands the instructions in this
manual. All rotary grass cutters are potentially
dangerous. No person should be allowed to operate
or maintain this machine who is not fully acquainted
with all controls and safety procedures.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, check that the parking
brake is on, foot is off FWD/RVS pedal and that the
PTO is switched off. Check to be sure all guards
and shields are intact and in position, and that all
parts are in good working order. Pay particular
attention to the security of the blades, tires, steering
and brakes.
DRIVING THE MACHINE
– Obey local traffic laws and be careful when
operating on or near roadways.
– Do not transport with the cutting mechanism
rotating.
– Remove or avoid obstructions in the area to be
cut to reduce the possibility of causing injury to
yourself or others.
– Do not stop suddenly with the cutterdeck in the
raised position.
– Slow down before turning.
– Use extra care when loading or unloading ma-
chine to a trailer or truck.
– Never run machine in an enclosed area.
LEAVING THE OPERATORS POSITION
– Park the machine on level ground. Disengage the
PTO, set the parking brake and shut off the
engine.
– Remove the ignition key.
OPERATING ON SLOPES
USE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON SLOPES
– With ride-on machines, always move up and down
slopes, not across.
– Never attempt any maneuvers on a slope with any
of the cutterdecks in the raised position.
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SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL
– Be alert to dips and rises which change the
general slope. Watch for holes, rocks and roots
in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep
away from drop offs. Avoid ground conditions
which will cause the machine to slide.
– If the operator is uncomfortable or unsure of the
machines stability, operation on these slopes
should cease immediately.
– On uneven, loose or wet ground, the angles
should be reduced. Only smooth maneuvers (not
erratic) should be made to help maintain stability.
Experienced operators may be able to operate
the machine safely on greater slope angles. The
ultimate responsibility for safe operation on slopes
rests with the operator.
– Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embank-
ments. Do not mow in wet conditions.
– Do not start or stop suddenly when going up hill or
downhill.
– Never place your foot on the ground while operat-
ing machine.
– Use lower speeds and exercise extreme caution
on slopes and especially in sharp turns to prevent
tipping and loss of control. Use extra caution
when changing direction on slopes.
– Keep even foot pressure on pedal when proceed-
ing forward downhill.
– Do not use grass catchers or other large attach-
ments on slopes.
PLUGGED OR OBSTRUCTED DECK
– Stop the engine, disengage the PTO and set the
parking brake. Wait for the blades to stop rotating
before attempting to remove the material plugging
the cutterdeck.
– Remove obstructions with care. Keep all parts of
the body away from the cutting edges of the
blades. Keep other persons away from the
cutterdeck.
– Rotation of one blade will cause the others to
rotate.
– Do not dismantle the machine without releasing or
restraining forces which can cause parts to move
suddenly.
– Stop engine before removing grass catcher or
unclogging discharge chute.
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