Cub Cadet 8354 - Manual (Page 5)

5
• Never operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs, or while fatigued.
• When working in cooperation with others, let
them know in advance what you are doing.
• Always sit in the tractor seat when starting the
engine or operating controls. Do not start the
engine or operate controls while standing
beside the tractor.
• Do not allow anyone but the operator to ride on
the tractor unless a passenger seat is fitted.
Keep bystanders away from the tractor during
operation.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always engage the parking brake, lower imple-
ments to the ground, stop the engine and
remove the key before dismounting.
• Do not modify or alter, or permit anyone else to
modify or alter, any tractor components or any
tractor functions.
• Before starting the engine, sit in the seat,
disengage the clutch, and place the shift levers
in the neutral position.
• Use the ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure)
and seat belt for safe operation. Overturning
the tractor without a ROPS, or with a ROPS
and the seat belt unfastened, can result in
injury or death.
• Always use the seat belt when the tractor is
equipped with a ROPS. Never us the seat belt
when the tractor is not equipped with a ROPS.
• Whenever possible, adjust the rear wheels to
their maximum tread width to improve stability
of the tractor during operation.
• Engage the parking brake, place the position
control lever in the down position, and place the
transmission levers in neutral before starting
the tractor.
• Avoid accidental contact with control pedals
while the engine is running, as this can cause
unexpected movement of the tractor.
• Shut off the engine and PTO, and engage the
parking brake before getting off the tractor.