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.

There can be additional safety information contained on parts and components sourced from suppliers that is not reproduced in this operator’s manual.

CAUTION TCU27738

TCU27738

• Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing.

• Wear suitable hearing protection.

WARNING - TCU13554

TCU13554

Hot surface.

WARNING TCU26800

SPARK ARRESTOR

TCU26800

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.

CAUTION - TCU13294

TCU13294

• Operator training required.

• Read operator’s manual.

• Know all controls.

• Keep shields in place.

• Maintain all safety devices.

• Look behind before backing.

• Keep children and others away.

• Stay clear of power driven parts.

• Do not operate where machine could tip.

• Never carry riders.

• Roll-over protection structure (ROPS) should be raised unless prohibited by low clearance operation.

• Use seat belts unless ROPS is in lowered position.

• Before leaving machine:

• Lower attachment to ground.

• Stop engine.

• Lock the park brake.

• Remove key.

Roll-Over Protective Structure - TCU13510

TCU13510

ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE

To maintain operator protection and ROPS certification:

• Replace damaged ROPS, do not repair or revise.

• Any alteration of ROPS must be approved by manufacturer.

CERTIFICATION

Performance certified at date of manufacture to:

OSHA: 29 CFR Part 1928

Subpart C

John Deere Mowers

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

WARNING - TCU13514

AVOID CRUSHING

TCU13514

• Keep Rollover Protective Structure fully extended

• Do not jump if machine tips

• Use seat belt

When structure must be down

• DO NOT use seat belt

• Drive with extra care

WARNING - TCU13513

AVOID QUICK STOPS

TCU13513

• Move very slowly when attachment is removed.

• Keep attachment low when transporting.

• Reduce speed on slopes.

CAUTION - TCU13909

TO MAINTAIN STEERING CONTROL AND STABILITY

TCU13909

• See operator’s manual for ballasting recommendations.

DANGER - POISON

DANGER

M78531B

EXPLOSIVE GASES

Cigarettes, flames, or sparks could cause battery to explode. Always shield eyes and face from battery. Do not charge or use booster cables or adjust post connections without proper instruction and training. Keep vent caps tight and level.

POISON

M78531A

CAUSES SEVERE BURNS

Contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. In event of accident, flush with water and call a physician immediately. Keep out of reach of children.

Emission Control System Certification Label

MX28202

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Statutes providing severe penalties for tampering with emissions controls may apply at the user’s location.

The emissions warranty described in the warranty section applies only to those engines marketed by John Deere that have been certified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB); and used in the United States in non-road mobile (self-propelled or portable/transportable¹) equipment. The presence of an emissions label like the one shown signifies that the engine has been certified with the EPA and/or CARB. The EPA and CARB warranties only apply to new engines having the certification label affixed to the engine and sold as stated above in the geographic areas governed by the regulating agencies.

NOTE: The hp/kW rating on the engine emissions certification label specifies the gross engine hp/kW, which is flywheel power without fan. In most applications this will not be the same rating as the advertised vehicle hp/kW rating.

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 product has been certified for compliance with American National Standards Institute B-71.4, Safety Specifications for Commercial Turf care Equipment.