Echo 74520 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 8)

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Safety
1.4 PTO SAFETY
1. Read and follow instructions on
PTO safety decals.
2. Stay alert and pay attention when
PTO is operating.
3. Keep bystanders, especially chil-
dren, away from PTO driveline.
4. Check the driveline to ensure it is
attached securely to the power
supply.
5. Keep guards and shields in place
at all times while operating. Dis-
engage PTO and shut off engine
before removing guards or shields.
6. Clothing worn by operator must be
fairly tight. Never wear loose fit-
ting jackets, shirts, or pants when
working around the PTO. Tie long
hair back or put under a cap.
1.3 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY
1. Replace any missing or unread-
able safety decals. Refer to the
parts manual for part numbers
when ordering safety decals from
an area Bear Cat dealer.
NOTE
If equipped, see engine owners
manual or contact the engine manu-
facturer for engine safety instruc-
tions and decals.
2. Store the machine out of reach of
children and where potential fuel
vapors will not reach an open flame
or spark.
3. Allow machine to cool before stor-
ing in an enclosure.
7. Keep hydraulic hoses, electric
cords, chains, and other items from
contacting the driveline.
8. Do not exceed the recommended
540 RPM PTO operating speed.
9. When this equipment is stopped
for servicing, inspection, or stor-
age make sure to disengage PTO.
10. Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from all PTO drive parts.
11. Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust
the PTO shaft when it is running.