CubCadet Ultima ZTS Serie Manuel De L'utilisateur page 2

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!
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of
power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable
of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the tractor
and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know
how to stop the tractor and disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
tractor. Children 14 and over should read and understand
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the tractor and should be trained and supervised by
an adult.
4. Never allow adults to operate this tractor without
proper instruction.
5. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use
care and good judgment. Contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
6. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an estimated useful life of seven (7) years,
under ordinary use conditions. At the end of its useful life,
have the product inspected annually to ensure all mechanical
and safety systems are operating properly, safely, and are
not worn excessively. Failure to do so may result in accident,
injury, or death.
PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATING
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tractor is to be used.
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign
objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s).
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
2. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep
helpers at least 75 feet (23 meters) from the tractor while it
is in operation. Keep bystanders, children, and pets inside
during operation. Stop tractor if anyone enters the area.
3. Be aware of the tractor discharge direction and do not point
it at anyone.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING
DANGER
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4. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to
protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause
serious injury to the eyes.
5. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks
and shirts. Loose-fitting clothes, jewelry, and long hair can
be caught in moving parts. Never operate this tractor in bare
feet or sandals.
6. Never overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch
(13 mm) below bottom of filler neck to allow space for
fuel expansion.
7. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
8. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this
tractor by the tractor manufacturer. Read, understand, and
follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory
or attachment.
OPERATING
1. Data indicates that operators, age 65 years and above, are
involved in a large percentage of tractor-related injuries.
These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the
tractor safely enough to protect themselves and others from
serious injury.
2. Disengage blade(s) and set the parking brake to the ON
position before attempting to start the engine.
3. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands
and feet.
4. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects.
Uneven terrain could overturn the tractor. Tall grass can
hide obstacles.
5. Plan mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward
roads, sidewalks, helpers, and the like. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction which may cause
discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
6. 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 tractor, which
could result in serious injury.