John Deere L17.542 Manual De Usuario
Safety - 3
SAFETY
Emission Control System Certification Label
NOTE: Tampering with emission controls and
components by unauthorized personnel may result in
severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and
components can only be adjusted by EPA and/or CARB
authorized service centers. Contact your John Deere
Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer
concerning emission controls and component
questions.
components by unauthorized personnel may result in
severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and
components can only be adjusted by EPA and/or CARB
authorized service centers. Contact your John Deere
Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer
concerning emission controls and component
questions.
The presence of an emissions label signifies that the
engine has been certified with the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California
Air Resources Board (CARB).
engine has been certified with the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California
Air Resources Board (CARB).
The emissions warranty applies only to those engines
marketed by John Deere that have been certified by the
EPA and/or CARB; and used in the United States and
Canada in off-road mobile equipment.
marketed by John Deere that have been certified by the
EPA and/or CARB; and used in the United States and
Canada in off-road mobile equipment.
Emission Compliance Period
If your engine has the emission compliance category listed
on the emission control system certification or air index
label, this indicates the number of operating hours for which
the engine has been certified to meet EPA and/or CARB
emission requirements. The following table provides the
engine compliance period in hours associated with the
category found on the certification label.
on the emission control system certification or air index
label, this indicates the number of operating hours for which
the engine has been certified to meet EPA and/or CARB
emission requirements. The following table provides the
engine compliance period in hours associated with the
category found on the certification label.
Certification
Your mower has been certified by an independent
laboratory for compliance with American National Standard
B-71.1, “Safety Specifications” for Power Lawn Mowers,
Lawn and Garden Tractors, and Lawn Tractors.
laboratory for compliance with American National Standard
B-71.1, “Safety Specifications” for Power Lawn Mowers,
Lawn and Garden Tractors, and Lawn Tractors.
Operating Safely
MIF
•
Read, understand and follow all instructions in the
manual, on the machine and on the safety video before
starting.
starting.
•
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions to operate the machine.
•
Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware
is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing
parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition
and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments
before you operate.
parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition
and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments
before you operate.
•
Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire
grass catcher in place.
•
Check brake action before you operate. Adjust or
service brakes as necessary.
•
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
•
If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it.
Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine and
attachments properly maintained and in good working
order.
attachments properly maintained and in good working
order.
•
Be aware of the mower discharge direction and make
sure that no one is in the path of the discharge direction.
•
Do not leave machine unattended when it is running.
•
Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.
•
Be careful of traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
•
Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating
the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention.
•
Older adults are involved in a large percentage of riding
mower accidents involving injury. These operators should
evaluate their ability to operate a mower safely enough to
protect the operator and others from serious injury.
evaluate their ability to operate a mower safely enough to
protect the operator and others from serious injury.
Agency
Category
Hours
EPA
C
250
EPA
B
500
EPA
A
1000
CARB
Moderate
125
CARB
Intermediate
250
CARB
Extended
500