John-deere z425 User Manual download pdf (Page 7)

Safety - 6

SAFETY

• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do

not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

• Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs. Loud noise can

cause impairment or loss of hearing.

Driving Safely on Public Roads

Avoid personal injury or death resulting from a

collision with another vehicle on public roads:

• Use safety lights and devices. Slow moving

machines when driven on public roads are

hard to see, especially at night.

• Whenever driving on public roads, use flashing warning lights and turn

signals according to local regulations. Extra flashing warning lights may

need to be installed.

Practice Safe Maintenance

• Only qualified, trained adults should service

this machine. Understand service procedure

before doing work.

• Never operate machine in a closed area

where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

• Keep all nuts and bolts tight, especially blade attachment bolts, to be

sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build-up. Clean up oil

or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow the machine to

cool before storing.

• If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if

necessary, before restarting.

• Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Wait for

all movement to stop on machine before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.

• Check grasscatcher components and the discharge guard frequently and

replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.

Grasscatcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration

which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.

• Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra

care when servicing them. Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld

them.

• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

• On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade can cause

other blades to rotate.

• Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from any moving

parts, to prevent them from getting caught.

• Lower any attachments to the ground before cleaning or servicing

machine. Disengage all power and stop the engine. Lock park brake and

remove the key. Let machine cool.

• Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service

work. Use jack stands or lock service latches to support components

when needed.

• Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire (for gasoline engines)

before making any repairs. Disconnect negative terminal first and positive

last. Install positive terminal first and negative last.

• Before servicing machine or attachment, carefully release pressure from

any components with stored energy, such as hydraulic components or

springs.

• Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage

immediately. Replace worn or broken parts.

• Charge batteries in an open, well-ventilated area, away from sparks.

Unplug battery charger before connecting or disconnecting from the

battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.

• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the

flywheel may later shatter during operation.

• If equipped with hydraulic lift - release hydraulic pressure by lowering

attachment or cutting units to the ground or to a mechanical stop and

move hydraulic control levers back and forth.

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

• Hydraulic hoses and lines can fail due to

physical damage, kinks, age, and exposure.

Check hoses and lines regularly. Replace

damaged hoses and lines.

• Hydraulic fluid connections can loosen due to physical damage and

vibration. Check connections regularly. Tighten loose connections.

• 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

• Remove grass and debris from engine compartment and muffler area,

before and after operating machine, especially after mowing or mulching

in dry conditions.

• Empty the grasscatcher completely before storing.

• Always shut off fuel when storing or transporting machine, if the machine

has a fuel shutoff.

• Do not store machine near an open flame or source of ignition, such as a

water heater or furnace.

• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.

Replace if necessary.

Handling Fuel Safely

To avoid personal injury or property

damage, use extreme care in handling fuel.

Fuel is extremely flammable and fuel

vapors are explosive:

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and

other sources of ignition.

• Use only an approved fuel container. 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.

• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling.

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