Safety

On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. In this manual, the word CAUTION and this symbol call attention to safety messages.

Machine Safety Labels

CAUTION

MX4104

HELP AVOID INJURY

· Avoid turns, rough terrain and slopes that may cause tip over.

· Roll-over protective structure (ROPS) should be installed unless prohibited by low clearance operation.

· Use seat belt unless tractor is operated without ROPS.

· Use recommended ballast.

· Stay clear of power driven parts.

· Keep children and others away.

· Look behind before backing.

· Never carry riders.

· Know all controls.

· Latch brakes together for transport and parking.

· Before leaving seat:

· Lower attachment/implement.

· Lock park brake.

· Stop engine and remove key.

· Read operator's manual for training.

WARNING

MX4104

1. Couple brake pedals together for road travel or setting park brake.

2. Set brakes securely before dismounting.

3. To set brakes, fully depress brake pedals while lifting park brake lever to the UP position.

4. To disengage brakes, move park brake lever to the DOWN position, depress brake pedals to release lock.

WARNING

M977428

AVOID CRUSHING

Do not jump if machine tips.

USE SEAT BELT

DANGER/POISON

MX4105

Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.

No sparks, flames, smoking.

Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns.

Flush eyes immediately with water.

Get medical help fast.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not tip.

Keep vent caps tight and level.

DANGER

MX4106

Start only from seat in park or neutral.

Starting in gear kills.

WARNING

MX4107

AVOID INJURY FROM PTO

· Keep all shields in place.

· Keep hands, feet and clothing away.

· Operate with only 540 RPM.

Operate Safely

MIF

· Check brake action before you operate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary.

· Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments before you operate.

· Clear work area of objects that might be thrown. Keep people and pets out of the work area. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

· If you hit an object, stop and inspect the machine. Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine and attachments properly maintained and in good working order.

· DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.

· Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.

· Be careful of traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

· Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention.

Parking Safely

1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.

2. Disengage PTO.

3. Lower any rear implements to the ground.

4. LOCK park brake.

5. STOP engine.

6. Remove key.

7. Before you leave the operator's station, wait for engine and all moving parts to STOP.

Use Seat Belt Properly

MIF

Use a seat belt when you operate with a Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to minimize chance of injury from an accident, such as an overturn.

Do not use a seat belt if operating without a ROPS.

Rotating Blades Are Dangerous - Protect Children And Prevent Accidents

MIF

PROTECT CHILDREN:

· Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Children are attracted to mowing activity, stay alert to the presence of children.

· Keep children in the house when you are operating the machine.

· Turn machine off if a child enters the mowing area.

· Use extra care when you come to blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your vision.

· DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate the machine.

· DO NOT carry or let children ride on machine or any attachment. DO NOT tow children in a cart or trailer.

HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:

· Be alert at all times, drive forward carefully. People ESPECIALLY CHILDREN can move quickly into the mowing area before you know it.

· Back carefully. Shut off PTO and look behind the machine carefully, ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN, before you back up.

· DO NOT mow in reverse unless it is absolutely necessary.

· Shut off PTO when you are not mowing.

· DO NOT operate machine if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Operator Training Required

· Study operating section of this manual before operating the machine.

· Operate machine in an open, unobstructed area under the direction of an experienced operator.

· Learn the use of all controls.

· Operator experience is required to learn the moving, stopping, turning and other operating characteristics of the machine.

Avoid Tipping

· DO NOT drive where machine could slip or tip.

· Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain.

· Keep away from drop-offs.

· Slow down before you make a sharp turn or operate on a slope.

· When pulling loads or using heavy equipment, use only approved hitches, limit loads to those you can safely control, and use counterweights or wheel weights when required per this manual or your attachment manual.

· Drive up and down a hill - not across. Be careful when you change direction on a slope.

· DO NOT stop when going up hill or down hill. If machine stops going up hill, STOP PTO and back down slowly.

· DO NOT mow wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

Service Tires Safely

Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death.

DO NOT attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.

Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tire above the recommended pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.

When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and an extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.

Check wheels for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts.

Check Wheel Bolt Torque

· A serious accident could occur causing serious injury if wheel bolts are not tight.

· Check wheel bolt tightness during break-in after first 10 and 30 hours of operation. Repeat often during the first 100 hours of operation.

· Wheel hardware MUST be tightened to specified torque using the proper procedure anytime it is loosened. See Checking Wheel Bolt Torque in the SERVICE MICELLANEOUS section.

Keep Riders Off

· Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off.

· Riders on the machine or attachment may be struck by foreign objects or thrown off the machine causing serious injury.

· Riders obstruct the operator's view resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.

Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines

MIF

Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death:

· Wear close fitting clothing.

· STOP the engine and be sure PTO driveline is stopped before getting near it.

Transport Safely

MIF

· Use safety lights and devices. Slow moving machines when driven on public roads are hard to see, especially at night. Avoid personal injury or death resulting from a collision with a vehicle.

· Whenever driving on public roads, use flashing warning lights and turn signals according to local regulations. Extra flashing warning lights may need to be installed.

Practice Safe Maintenance

MIF

· Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry.

· Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working condition. Keep hardware tight.

· To prevent them from getting caught, keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from any moving parts.

· Before servicing machine, disengage all power and stop the engine. Let engine cool.

· Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work.

· Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris.

· Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair its function and safety.

Handling Waste Product and Chemicals

MIF

· Waste products such as used oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, and batteries, can harm the environment and people.

· DO NOT use beverage containers for waste fluids - someone may drink from them.

· See your local Recycling Center or John Deere dealer to learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products.

· A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response techniques. The seller of the chemical products used with your machine is responsible for providing the MSDS for that product.

Wear Appropriate Clothing

MIF

· Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job.

· Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing, wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.

· Do not wear radio or music headphones while servicing the machine. Safe service requires your full attention.

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

· Hydraulic hoses can fail due to physical damage, kinks, age, and exposure. Check hoses regularly. Replace damaged hoses.

MIF

· Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure.

· Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids.

· If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source. Such information is available from Deere & Company Medical Department in Moline, Illinois, U.S.A. Information may be obtained in the United States and Canada only by calling 1-800-822-8262.