Safety

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


M134406 MX7916a MX7918a Picture Note: Warning, HOT, also molded into the muffler heat shield. HOT SURFACE

DANGER/POISON


MX7911 MX7917 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. Do not open battery.

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.


Agency	Category	Hours
EPA	C	250
EPA	B	500
EPA	A	1000
CARB	Moderate	125
CARB	Intermediate	250
CARB	Extended	500

Certification

Your product has been certified by an independent laboratory for compliance with American National Standard B-71.4, "Safety Specifications" for commercial turf care equipment.

Operator Training Required

· The owner of the machine is responsible for training the users and mechanics of the machine.

· The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people, or property.

· Do not allow operation or service of the machine by children or untrained adults.

· Read the operator's manual and study the safety and operation sections before operating the machine.

· If the operator of the machine cannot read or understand this manual, it is the machine's owner responsibility to explain this material to the operator. This publication is available in other languages.

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

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

Operating Safely

· 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.

· Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.

· Check before each use that operator presence controls are functioning correctly. Test safety systems. Do not operate unless they are functioning correctly.

· Always wear seat belt if machine has a standard ROPS or a folding ROPS in the upright position.

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

· 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.

· Slow down and be careful of traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. Stop blades before crossing roads or sidewalks. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

· Be aware of the mower discharge direction and make sure that no one is in the path of the discharge direction.

· Use only accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer of the machine.

Parking Safely

7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you leave the operator's station.

Rotating Blades are Dangerous - Protect Children and Prevent Accidents

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.

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

· 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.

Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades

Avoid Tipping

· Stay alert for holes, loose terrain, wet or slippery surfaces and other hidden hazards in the terrain.

· Do not stop when going up or down a hill. If machine stops going up hill, stop PTO and back down slowly.

Operate Mower Safely on Slopes

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If an operator is uneasy mowing on a specific slope, do not mow it.

· Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn this machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

· Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

· Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the mower blades and proceed slowly and gradually down the slope.

· Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

· Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a ditch, or if an edge caves in.

Keep Riders Off

· Riders on the machine 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.

Wear Appropriate Clothing

· 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.

Check Wheel Bolts

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

· Check wheel bolt tightness after first five hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter.

Practice Safe Maintenance

· 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.

· 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.

Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

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

· 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.

Prevent Fires

· Never remove fuel cap, or add fuel with engine running or hot. Allow engine to cool for several minutes.

· Never store equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

· To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

Tire Safety


Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death: MIF · Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. · Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires 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 extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. · Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts.

Handling Fuel Safely

Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable:

· Do not refuel machine while you smoke, when machine is near an open flame or sparks, or when engine is running. Stop engine and allow to cool before filling.

· Never fill fuel tank or drain fuel from a machine in an enclosed area. Fill fuel tank outdoors.

· Do not store machine with fuel in tank in a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

· Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge. Use only non-metal, portable fuel containers approved by the Underwriter's Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). If using a funnel, make sure it is plastic and has no screen or filter.

· Static electric discharge can ignite gasoline vapors in an ungrounded fuel container. Remove the fuel container from the bed of a vehicle or the trunk of a car and place on the ground away from the vehicle before filling. Keep nozzle in contact with container opening while filling.

· When practical, remove equipment from trailers or truck beds and refuel them on the ground. If this is not possible, use a portable, plastic fuel container to refuel equipment on a truck bed or trailer.

· For gasoline engines, do not use gas with methanol. Methanol is harmful to your health and to the environment.

Handling Waste Product and Chemicals

· 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.

Transport Safely

· 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.

· Flashing warning lights are recommended whenever driving on public roads to increase visibility. Extra flashing warning lights may need to be installed.

Safety

Understanding The Machine Safety Labels

WARNING

WARNING

DANGER/POISON

Emission Control System Certification Label

Emission Compliance Period

Certification

Operator Training Required

Operating Safely

Parking Safely

Rotating Blades are Dangerous - Protect Children and Prevent Accidents

Protect Children:

Help Prevent Serious Or Fatal Accidents:

Avoid Injury From Contacting Blades

Avoid Tipping

Operate Mower Safely on Slopes

Keep Riders Off

Wear Appropriate Clothing

Check Wheel Bolts

Practice Safe Maintenance

Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

Prevent Fires

Tire Safety

Handling Fuel Safely

Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable:

Handling Waste Product and Chemicals

Transport Safely