What are some safety rules for garden tractors fitted with a rotary mower?
• Read, understand, and follow instructions in the manufacturer’s operating manual. • Be familiar with your tractor-mower clearances. • Replace or tighten all loose or damaged parts, especially the blade. Keep the tractor in good working condition. If the blade is nicked or damaged it should sharpened and balanced. • Make sure the discharge chute is present and pointed downward. • Before mowing, check the area and remove any debris, trash, fallen branches, etc. that could interfere with the operation of the mower or cause harm if hazardous objects are ejected at high-speeds from the mower, depending on the rpm and length of the blade. • Ensure that bystanders do not remain in the area while you are mowing. • Turn off machine, disconnect spark plug wire, if accessible (or remove the ignition key), shifting to neutral gear, set the brakes or take other precautions to prevent the equipment from moving, and wait for all moving or rotating parts to stop before unclogging the equipment, empt
