John Deere GT2554 - Manual (Page 10)

Safety - 6
SAFETY
• Do not tow children in a cart or trailer.
• Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
• Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
• On slopes, the weight of towed equipment may cause
loss of traction and loss of control.
Wear Appropriate Clothing
• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating the mower.
• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate for the job.
• 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.
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.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and engine
compartment free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
• Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• Never remove fuel cap, or add fuel with engine running
or hot. Allow engine to cool for several minutes.
• Never store equipment with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Tire Safety
Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause
serious injury or death:
• Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper
equipment and experience to perform the job.
• Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate
the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld or
heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an
increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion.
Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
• When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension
hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and
NOT in front of or over the tire assembly.
• Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged
rims or missing lug bolts and nuts.