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.

WARNING

ROLLOVER OR FALLING OFF MAY CAUSE DEATH

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• Read operator’s manual.

• Drive very slowly when turning.

• Always use brakes going down a slope. Vehicle can take-off (freewheel) downhill.

• No loads heavier than 900 lb (408 kg). Spread load evenly. Tie loads down.

• Reduce speed and load on rough or hilly ground.

• Maintain 14 psi (97 kPa) tire pressure front and rear.

• Do not exceed gross vehicle weight rating 3120 lb (1416 kg). Follow loading instructions in operator’s manual.

WARNING / CAUTION

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WARNING

YOUNG DRIVERS INCREASE CHANCE OF DEATH

• Young drivers may not be able to control vehicle.

• No drivers younger than 16 years old.

CAUTION

Before Leaving Vehicle:

• Stop engine

• Set park brake

• Remove key

WARNING

AVOID INJURY FROM EXPLOSION

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• Do not place gas container inside cargo box bed when filling.

• Place gas container on ground when filling.

WARNING

RIDERS CAN FALL OFF AND BE KILLED

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• Maximum of one person to a seat

• No riders in box or anywhere else

DANGER - CAUTION

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Picture Note: Located on battery

• 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.

WARNING: AVOID CRUSHING

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Do not jump if machine tips

USE SEAT BELT

WARNING

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Hot surface

Occupant Protective Structure Safety and Certification Label

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OCCUPANT PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE

To maintain occupant protection and OPS certification:

• Replace damaged OPS and worn seat belts. Do not repair or revise.

• Any alteration of OPS must be approved by manufacturer.

CERTIFICATION

Performance certified to: SAE J2194

John Deere Gator™ HPX

John Deere Gator™ XUV

Deere & Company Moline, Illinois, U.S.A.

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.