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Shut down safely, Perform maintenance safely – Alamo RHINO FX21 User Manual

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Shut Down Safely

Dismounting Properly

— Never dismount from moving equipment.
— Never jump from any machines.
— Dismount carefully.
— Check for slippery steps.
— Keep feet and hands away from controls.
— Use handholds and steps during dismount.
— Face machine and use three-point contact

(2 hands and 1 foot or 2 feet and 1 hand).

Wait for

Moving Parts

to Stop

Use Three-Point

Contact,

Face Machine

Perform Maintenance Safely

Maintain Your Equipment

Be sure to maintain the equipment according to
manufacturer’s instructions. Regularly check the
operation of the protective and safety devices.

Do not perform any work on a tractor or mower unless
you are authorized and qualifi ed to do so.

If you have been authorized to do maintenance, read
the operator’s and service manuals.
Study the
instructions; check the lubrication charts; examine all
the instruction messages on the machine. Maintenance
can be hazardous unless performed properly. Be sure
you have the necessary skill, information, correct tools
and equipment to do the job.

WARNING! Do not modify equipment or add
components not approved by the manufacturer.
Use
parts, lubricants and service techniques recommended
by the manufacturer.

Mower Parts And Your Safety

Mower manufacturers use specifi c fasteners and
specially designed parts to meet mowing operations
requirements. Critical parts (self-locking blade bolts,
blades, pins, shields and other special items) have
specifi c strength, design and fi t requirements for the
make and model mower you are using.

Avoid possible death or serious injury from unapproved
parts or modifi cations:
— Do not substitute common hardware for original

manufacturer’s blade bolts or other special part items.

— Do not substitute for blades, pins, shields or other

critical parts.

— Do not use higher strength bolts to replace original

manufacturer’s shear bolts.

Maintain

Equipment