Yazoo/Kees ZMKW48172 - Manual (Page 17)

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SAFETY
Roll over protection system (ROpS)
The ROPS increases the basic weight of the unit by 42
lbs/19 kg. The ROPS on the US units are standard, on
the European units is the ROPS an accessory.
Do not use ROPS as a lifting, attaching or •
anchoring point.
Do not use ROPS for wrecking or towing.
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Do not exceed Max GVW: 2822 lbs/1283 kg. •
Read machine operator’s manual before each •
use.
Securely fasten your seat belt if the unit has a
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ROPS.
Where possible, avoid operating the unit near
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ditches, embankments and holes.
Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes
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and on rough, slick or muddy surfaces.
Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.
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Watch where you are going, especially at row •
ends, on roads and around trees.
Do not permit others to ride.
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Operate the mower smoothly - no jerky turns, •
starts or stops.
When mower is stopped, set brakes securely
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and use park brake.
If any part of ROPS is damaged, the entire
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ROPS must be replaced.
Check all bolts including seat belt for correct
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torque before each use.
Check ROPS structure for damage before
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each use.
ROPS bar is NOT intended for use in sub zero
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temperatures.
Customer responsibilities
Read and observe the safety rules. •
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, •
caring for and using your mower.
Follow the instructions under “Maintenance”
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and “Storage” sections of this owner’s manual.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through
your authorized Yazoo/Kees dealer.
WARNING!
The structures capability may be impaired by
structural damage if overturned, or alteration
occurs. If any of these conditions take place,
the total structure MUST be replaced.
WARNING!
This mower is equipped with an internal
combustion engine and should not be used
on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
bush-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.