Safety Labels
Safety Label Location
Picture Note: Use label number listed in table below to locate complete text of safety label message following this illustration.
E - DANGER M128699 (ON BATTERY)
F - CAUTION (MOLDED INTO MUFFLER)
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
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• Drive up and down slopes, not across.
• If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back down slowly.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and switches) in place and working.
• Remove objects that could be thrown by blades.
DANGER
ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
• Do not mow when children or others are around.
• Look down and behind before and while backing.
• Never carry children even with blades off.
DANGER M128699
Picture Note: Located on battery
• Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.
• Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns.
• Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep vent caps tight and level.
WARNING
WARNING
AVOID INJURY FROM HAND ENTANGLEMENT IN ROTATING PARTS
• Remove and install chute only when engine is off.
• Keep hands away from discharge opening when engine is running.
Use Bypass Valve Lever Safely
• Pull out transmission bypass valve lever (tow valve) before pushing machine.
• Push in bypass valve lever before driving machine.
WARNING
• To avoid injury from loaded spring, read operator’s manual before changing attachments.
Warning M159705
Picture Note: This label is required and installed on machines sold in California. This label may also be installed on machines sold in other locations.
Operation of This Equipment May Create Sparks that Can Start Fires Around Dry Vegetation. A Spark Arrestor May be Required. The Operator Should Contact Local Fire Agencies For Laws or Regulations Relating to Fire Prevention Requirements.
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.