Groundmaster 4300--D Page 1 -- 3 Safety
While Operating
1. Sit on the seat when starting and operating the ma-
chine.
2. Before starting the engine:
A. Apply the par king brake.
B. Make sure the traction pedal is in NEUTRAL and
the PTO s witch is OFF (disengaged).
C. After engine is started, release parking brake and
keep foot off traction pedal. Machine must not move.
If movement is evident, the traction pedal linkage is
adjusted incorrectly; therefore, shut engine off and
adjust traction pedal link age until machine does not
move when traction pedal is released (see Opera-
tor’s Manual).
3. Do not run engine in a confined area without ade-
quate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could possibly be deadly.
4. Do not touch engine, radiator or exhaust system
while engine is running or soon after it is stopped. These
areas could be hot enough to cause burns.
5. Before getting off the seat:
A. Ensure that traction pedal is in NEUTRAL.
B. Lower and disengage cutting decks and wait for
all movement to stop.
C. Apply parking brake.
D. Stop engine and remove key from ignition switch.
6. Anytime the machine is parked (short or long term),
the cutting decks should be lowered to the ground. This
relieves pressure from the hydraulic lift circuit and elimi-
nates the risk of the cutting dec ks unex pectedly lower-
ing to the ground.
7. Do not park on slopes unless wheels are chocked or
blocked.
Safety
