Safety Labels
Safety Label Location
Picture Note: Z235 model shown.
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.
Label M167706 Avoid Injury
DANGER
• Do not mow when children or others are around.
• Look down and behind before and while backing.
• Never carry children even while blades are off.
WARNING
• Drive across slopes, not up and down.
• If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down slowly.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and switches) in place and working.
• Remove objects that can be thrown by blade.
CAUTION
Accumulation of grass, leaves and other debris on or near hot or moving parts can cause a fire.
Inspect machine before, during and after use.
Shut off engine and allow machine to cool before cleaning.
For clean-out locations refer to service label.
WARNING
To avoid injury from loaded spring
• To avoid injury from loaded spring, read operator’s manual before changing attachments.
DANGER - M89504
ROTATING BLADE
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
THROWN OBJECTS
• Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by blade.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.
DANGER GY20982
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. Do not tip.
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.
DANGER
To avoid injury from rotating blades and thrown objects:
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades. Keep bystanders a safe distance away. Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.
DANGER
ROTATING BLADE
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
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.
WARNING M162849
• This operator’s manual contains important information necessary for safe machine operation.
• Carefully read operator’s manual before operating machine. Observe all safety rules to avoid accidents.
Avoid Injury From Loaded Spring
• Keep fingers and hands away from pinch point.
• Lock lift pedal before changing attachment.
• Read operator’s manual before changing attachment.
DANGER M162849
• Make sure that children stay clear of mower at all times when the engine is running.
• Stay a safe distance from the machine.
WARNING M162849
• Do not drive where machine could slip or tip. Drive across slopes, not up and down.
• In some configurations, do not drive or operate on a slope of more than 10 degrees.
• Refer to the Operating on Slopes section for more information.
WARNING M162849
• Keep safe distance from the machine as long as the engine is running.
Prevent Equipment Fires
• Clean and inspect the entire machine.
• Carefully read Operator’s Manual Machine Cleanout section for details.
Avoid Injury From Getting Caught in Belts and Blades - M160860
• Do not operate mower without shields.
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects - M118040
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.
• Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by blade.
• Stay clear while engine is running.
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades - M118041
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.
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 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.
