Safe Operation Practices; General Operation - Cub Cadet Pro Z SurePath Auto Steer Series Operator's Manual

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and
others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness, or error
on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
TRAINING
1. Read the Operator's Manual and other training material. If the operator(s) or
mechanic(s) cannot read English or Spanish it is the owner's responsibility to
explain this material to them.
2. Become familiar with the safe operation of the machine, operator controls, and
safety signs.
3. All operators and mechanics should be trained to operate or service the
equipment. The owner is responsible for training them.
4. Follow all federal, state, and local guidelines regarding the use by children
under the age of 18. In all cases never let children under the age of 16 operate
this machine.
5. The operator is responsible for the safe operation of the machine and following
the warnings, instructions, and training provided.

GENERAL OPERATION

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s)
before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference by each operator and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage the blades and controls quickly.
3. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this machine who has not read the
manual. Never permit children under the age of 16 to operate this machine.
4. Do not remove any shields, guards, labels, or safety devices. If a shield, guard,
label, or safety device is damaged or does not function, repair or replace it before
operating the machine.
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,
children, and pets at least 75 feet (23 meters) from the machine while it is in
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all
stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects that could be picked up
and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
7. Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed
to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments
approved by the machine manufacturer.
8. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks,
bystanders, and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward
the operator.
9. Always wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment (e.g.
safety glasses, long pants, gloves, hearing protection, safety shoes, hard hat)
when operating or maintaining this machine. Long hair, loose fitting clothing,
or jewelry may get entangled in moving parts. Follow all federal, state, and local
guidelines regarding the use of personal protective equipment.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING
DANGER
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10. For extended use of this product, hearing protection is recommended.
11. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it
at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass
catcher in its proper place.
12. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact
with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
13. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown
object injuries.
14. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not
cutting grass.
15. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not
intended for use on any roadways and public roadways.
16. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
17. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
18. Never carry passengers.
19. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a
back-over accident.
20. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation
and excessive speed. Be aware of your direction of travel to avoid accidents.
21. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine, and wait until the blade(s)
come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher, emptying grass,
unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any adjustments.
22. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always stop on level ground, turn off
blade(s), place drive speed control levers/pedals in neutral, set parking brake, stop
engine, and remove key before leaving the operator position.
23. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine on a trailer or truck. The
machine should not be driven on unstable, unsecured, or inadequate ramps
because the machine could tip over causing serious personal injury.
24. Do not use SurePath Auto Steer Mode when loading and unloading machine onto
a trailer or truck.
25. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree
branches, wires, door openings, etc., where the operator and/or ROPS may be
struck which could result in serious injury and/or machine tip over.
26. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
27. Disengage the blades, set the parking brake to the 'on' position and make sure the
speed control levers/pedals are in the neutral position before attempting to start
the engine. Only start the engine from the operator's position.
28. Do not attempt to mow unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry
leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the
mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard.
29. Do not stop or park the machine over dry leaves, grass, debris, or other
combustible material.