Safety Labels
Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards.
On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.
The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.
Danger
Picture Note: Located on rear cover and on bagger chute.
• To avoid injury, do not operate mower without protective mulch guard, side discharge chute, or grass bagging system fastened in place.
WARNING
Avoid Serious Injury or Death
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and working.
• Go across slopes, not up or down.
• Remove objects that could be thrown by blade.
• Do not mow when children or others are around.
• Look down and behind before and while moving backwards.
• Wait at least 2 minutes before refueling.
DANGER
Amputation And Thrown Object Hazard
• Keep hands and feet away from deck.
• Do not operate mower unless discharge chute or entire grass catcher is in its proper place.
DANGER
CAUTION
• Do not operate mower unless bag is properly installed
• Check bag frequently for wear and deterioration. Replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts when necessary
Emission Control System Certification Label
NOTE: Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by EPA and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your John Deere Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions.
The presence of an emissions label signifies that the engine has been certified with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB).
The emissions warranty applies only to those engines marketed by John Deere that have been certified by the EPA and/or CARB; and used in the United States and Canada in off-road mobile equipment.
Emission Compliance Period
If your engine has the emission compliance category listed on the emission control system certification or air index label, this indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been certified to meet EPA and/or CARB emission requirements. The following table provides the engine compliance period in hours associated with the category found on the certification label.
Certification
Your mower has been certified by an independent laboratory for compliance with American National Standard B-71.1, “Safety Specifications” for Power Lawn Mowers, Lawn and Garden Tractors, and Lawn Tractors.