Cub Cadet 435D - Manual (Page 5)

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Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
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out important safety
instructions which,
if not followed, could
endanger the per-
sonal safety and/or
property of yourself
and others. Read and
follow all instruc-
tions in this manual
before attempting to
operate or service
this vehicle. When
you see this symbol
- heed its warning.
Your
Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand and follow
the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
Do Not:
1. Do not travel near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The
vehicle could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of
a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.
2. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill.
Be especially cautious when changing direction on slopes.
3. Do not turn sideways to the hill. The vehicle may roll over. If
you must turn, go slow and do so carefully and gradually.
4. Do not carry cargo on steep slopes or tow loads.
Children
1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
vehicle. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume
that children will remain where you last saw them. Avoid run
over accidents.
a. Keep children out of the immediate area of the vehicle
and in watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
b. Be alert and turn the vehicle off if a child enters the area.
c. Before and while backing, look behind and down for small
children.
d. Never carry small children, they may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with safe vehicle operation.
e. Use extreme care while approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your
vision of a child who may run into the path of the vehicle.
f. Remove key when vehicle is unattended to prevent
unauthorized operation.
2. Never allow children under 16 years old to operate this
vehicle. Children 16 years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this
manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.
3. Do not let children ride in the cargo box, in the driver’s or
passenger’s lap or anywhere other than the passenger seat.
Never give small children a ride; not even in the passenger
seat. They may fall off.
Cargo Box Loading/Operation
1. Do not exceed vehicle’s Total Load Capacity rating of 1,200
lb. This includes operator, passenger, accessories, and
cargo.
2. Do not exceed 800 lb. load in cargo box.
3. Spread load evenly and secure to prevent movement.
4. Do not load above height of cargo box front panel. Load could
shift forward and injure driver or passenger.
5. Avoid loads which exceed the physical dimensions of cargo
box.
6. Go slow. Heavy loads will affect steering, braking, stability,
and overall handling of the vehicle. Limit loads to those that
can be safely controlled.
7. Avoid sudden starts, stops, and turns which could cause load
to shift.
Cargo Box Lift
1. Stop vehicle on level ground and set Parking Brake before
raising cargo box.
2. On manual lift units, unload cargo box before raising cargo
box.
3. Do not operate vehicle with cargo box in raised position.
4. Do not operate vehicle with cargo box latch unlatched.
Always re-latch upon manually lowering cargo box.
When using optional electric lift:
a. Stay in driver’s seat.
b. Keep body parts away from cargo box and keep all
bystanders away.
c. Do not allow rear wheels to hang over the edge of a
drop-off when raising cargo box. The load in the cargo
box may shift causing the vehicle to tip over backwards.
Towing
1. Always use an approved hitch and hitch point provided on
the utility vehicle.
2. Do not tow more than 900 lb. (454 kg) rolling weight (i.e.
trailer plus cargo).
3. Never load more than 100 lb. (45.5 kg) tongue weight on
tow bracket provided.
4. Go slow and use extra care when towing a trailer. Allow for
increased braking distance. Load trailer properly.
5. Do not tow heavy loads on slopes greater than 5° incline.
When going downhill or turning, the extra weight tends to
push the tow vehicle and may cause you to loose control
(i.e. braking and steering ability are reduced, towed equip-
ment may jack-knife and cause utility vehicle to overturn).
Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes
which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers
on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
c. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If
this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on
a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
f. Never fuel machine indoors.
g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is
hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes
before refueling.
h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½
inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel
expansion.
i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
j. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equip-
ment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before
starting the engine.
k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass,
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
l. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water
heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.