Instructions / Assembly

Safety - 2
SAFETY
• DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate
machine.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating
the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention.
Wear Appropriate Clothing
• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate for the job.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating the mower.
• Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service
and operation requires your full attention.
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.
Practice Safe Maintenance
• Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep
area clean and dry.
• Plugging spoons and tines are sharp. Wear gloves and
handle with care.
• Remove all weight and/or material from attachment
before disconnecting unit from tractor.
• Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is
moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working
condition. Keep hardware tight.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away
from any moving parts, to prevent them from getting
caught.
• Lower attachments to the ground before servicing
machine. Disengage all power and stop the engine. Lock
park brake and remove the key. Let machine cool.
• Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed.
Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts.
Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals.
• Do not modify machine or safety devices. Unauthorized
modifications may impair its function and safety.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones while servicing
the machine. Safe service requires your full attention.
Parking Safely
1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.
2. Disengage mower blades.
3. Lower attachments to the ground.
4. Lock the park brake.