Cooling System Safety
• Swallowing engine coolant can cause poisoning; keep out of reach from children and
pets.
• Discharge of hot, pressurized coolant or touching a hot radiator and surrounding parts
can cause severe burns.
– Always allow the engine to cool at least 15 minutes before removing the radiator cap.
– Use a rag when opening the radiator cap, and open the cap slowly to allow steam to
escape.
Hydraulic System Safety
• Seek immediate medical attention if fluid is injected into skin. Injected fluid must be
surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor.
• Ensure that all hydraulic-fluid hoses and lines are in good condition and all hydraulic
connections and fittings are tight before applying pressure to the hydraulic system.
• Keep your body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high-pressure
hydraulic fluid.
• Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks.
• Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system before performing any work on the
hydraulic system.
Blade Safety
• A worn or damaged blade or bedknife can break, and a piece could be thrown toward
you or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
• Inspect the blades and bedknives periodically for excessive wear or damage.
• Use care when checking the blades. Wear gloves and use caution when servicing them.
Only replace or backlap the blades and bedknives; never straighten or weld them.
• On machines with multiple cutting units, take care when rotating a cutting unit; it can
cause the reels in the other cutting units to rotate.
Storage Safety
• Before you leave the operator’s position, do the following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage and lower the cutting units.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all movement to stop.
– Allow the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
• Do not store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot
light, such as on a water heater or other appliance.
3466-702A Page 2–6 Safety: Storage Safety
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