Cub Cadet 7254 - Manual (Page 4)

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IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF
NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF
YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL,
HEED ITS WARNING.
WARNING: The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
DANGER: Your tractor was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. To help prevent accidents, read and take the following precautions before
operating this tractor. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
1. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in
the operator’s manual and on the machine
before starting. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference.
• Only allow responsible individuals familiar with
the instructions to operate the machine. Know
controls and how to stop the machine quickly.
• Use the roll bar and seat belt for safe operation.
Overturning the tractor without a roll bar, or with
a roll bar and the seat belt unfastened, can
result in death or injury.
• Always use the seat belt, except if the roll bar
has been removed or, if applicable, the roll bar
is in the folded position.
• Use the handholds and running boards when
getting on and off the tractor to help prevent
accidental falls. Keep the running boards clear
of mud and debris.
• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes. Never
operate the tractor in bare feet, sandals, or
sneakers.
• Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts.
• Do not allow anyone but the operator to ride on
the tractor. There is no safe position on the
tractor for additional riders.
• Keep all safety decals clean and readable.
Replace any missing, illegible, or damaged
safety decals.
• Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Use only accessories approved for this
machine by the manufacturer. Read,
understand and follow all instructions provided
with the approved accessory.
• Before starting the tractor, engage the parking
brake, place the PTO switch in the "OFF"
position, place the lift control lever in the down
position, and make certain any remote control
valve levers are in the neutral position.
• 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.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly. Contact your Cub
Cadet dealer if safety devices malfunction.
• Avoid accidental contact with control pedals
while the engine is running, as this can cause
unexpected movement of the tractor.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always disengage the PTO, engage the
parking brake, and stop engine before
dismounting.
• Never park the tractor on a steep incline.
• Pull only from a drawbar or the lower hitch links
in the down position. Make certain the drawbar
pin is locked in place. Pulling from the rear axle
of the tractor or any point above the axle could
cause the tractor to overturn.