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S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S (continued)
Stop mower and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn engine off, remove key, inspect and
repair any damage before resuming operation.
The chain guards, bands, flaps, driveline shields, and gearbox shields should be used and maintained in good
working condition. They should be inspected carefully, at least daily, for missing or broken cable, chain links,
shields, or guards. Missing broken, or worn items must be replaced at once to reduce the possibility of injury
from thrown objects or entanglement.
Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on hillside, over rough ground and
when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful when turning sharp corners.
Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to minimize tipping or loss of control. Be careful when changing
directions on slopes. Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes. Avoid operation on steep slopes.
When using a unit, a minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor front wheels. Without
this weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal injury or death. The weight may be attained with a front
end loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires of front tractor weights. When attaining a minimum 20% of trac-
tor and equipment weight on the front wheels, you must not exceed the ROPS weight certification. Weigh the
tractor and equipment. Do not guess or estimate!
Inspect the entire machine periodically as indicated in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Look for loose
fasteners, worn or broken parts, pinched hydraulic hoses, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have
cotter pins and washers. Serious injury may occur from not maintaining this machine in good working order.
Stay alert for holes, rocks, stumps and roots in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep away from
drop-offs.
In extremely uneven terrain, tractor rear wheel weights, front tractor weights, and/or tire ballast should be used
to improve stability.
Be careful when operating tractor and mower on uneven ground to avoid upsetting.
Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent “hanging up” tractor and cutter. Practice
will improve your skills in maneuvering rough terrain.
Avoid sudden starts and stops while traveling up or downhill.
Always cut down slopes; never across the face. Avoid operation on steep slopes. Slow down on sharp turns
and slopes to prevent tipping and/or loss of control.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued)
LIMITED WA R R A N T Y
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Farm Star warrants to the original purchaser of any new Rotary Mower (Models MDM 70-60, MDM 70-72,
MDM 70-60C and MDM 70-72C), that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year for non-commercial, state, and municipalities’ use ninety (90) days for commercial use
from date of retail sale.
Replacement or repair parts installed in the equipment covered by this warranty are warranted for ninety (90)
days from the date of purchase of such part or to the expiration of the applicable new equipment warranty
period, whichever occurs later.
Such parts shall be provided at no cost to the user during regular working hours. Farm Star reserves the right
to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES & CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
Farm Star’s obligation under this warranty, to the extent allowed by law, is in lieu of all warranties, implied or
expressed, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and any liability
for incidental and consequential damages with respect to the sale or use of the items warranted. Such
incidental and consequential damages shall include but not be limited to: transportation charges other than
normal freight charges; cost of installation other than cost approved by Farm Star; duty; taxes; charges for
normal service or adjustments; loss of crops or any other loss of income; rental of substitute equipment,
expenses due to loss, damage, detention or delay in the delivery of equipment or parts resulting from acts
beyond the control of Farm Star.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY:
1. To vendor items which carry their own warranties, such as hydraulic cylinders, tires, and tubes.
2. If the unit has been subjected to misapplication, abuse, misuse, negligence, fire or other accident.
3. If parts not made or supplied by Farm Star have been used in connection with the unit, if, in sole judge-
ment of Farm Star such use affects its performance, stability, or reliability.
4. If the unit has been altered or repaired outside of an authorized Farm Star dealership in a manner which,
in the sole judgement of Farm Star affects its performance, stability or reliability.
5. To normal maintenance service and normal replacement items such as gearbox lubricant, hydraulic fluid,
worn blades, or to normal deterioration of such things as belts and exterior finish, due to use or exposure.
6. To expendable or wear items such as teeth, chains, sprockets, belts, springs and other items that in the
company’s sole judgement is a wear item.
NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF FARM STAR IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS
WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH CHANGE IS MADE IN
WRITING AND SIGNED BY FARM STAR’S SERVICE MANAGER, POST OFFICE BOX 100, LITCHFIELD,
ILLINOIS 62056-0100.
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