Table Of Contents; Safe Operation Practices - Cub Cadet 289 48" MOWER DECKS Operator's Manual

Section
Safe Operation Practices ........................................................................................................
To The Owner .........................................................................................................................
I Tractor and Deck Preparation ................................................................................................
II Installation and Removal of Deck Assembly ...........................................................................
III Adjustments ............................................................................................................................
IV Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................
Lubrication Guide ....................................................................................................................
Product Graphics ....................................................................................................................
Warranty .................................................................................................................................
• The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
• In the State of California, the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other States may have similar laws. Federal laws apply to federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is available at
your nearest engine authorized service center.
IMPORTANT
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 YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL-
DANGER
I. GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read, understand and follow all instructions in the
manual and on the machine before starting. Keep
this manual in a safe place for future and regular ref-
erence.
2. Only allow responsible individuals familiar with the
instructions to operate the machine. Know the
controls and how to stop the machine quickly.
3. Do not put hands or feet under the cutting deck or
near rotating parts.
CONTENTS
Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation
in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the
part of the operator can result in injury. This lawn mower is capable of amputating
hands and feet or throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

4. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,
etc. which could be picked up and thrown by the
blades. A small object may have been overlooked
and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in
any direction and cause injury to you or a
bystander. To help avoid a thrown objects injury,
keep children, animals, bystanders and helpers at
least 75 feet from the mower while it is in
operation. Always wear safety glasses with side
shields or safety goggles during operation or while
performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes
from foreign objects. Stop the blades when
crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
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HEED ITS WARNING.
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