Safety Instructions14SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALSSafety, Control, and Instruction Decals are installed on the machine;if any are missing, illegible, or damaged, a replacement should be ordered and installed beforeputting the machine into operation. The Decal Part Number is listed below and in the Parts Manual.Location: Deck Carrier FramePart Number: 8600-148600-141.1. Warning – do not operate the machine with thedeck tilted up.Location: Chassis Member Behind TransaxlesPart Number: 9804-19804-11.1. Neutral Lock• Lift and move into slot to unlock transmis-sion and allow machine to freewheel.Location: Each End of Mower DeckPart Number: 8600-288600-281.2.1. Warning – thrown object hazard.• Keep bystanders away from the machinewhen operating.• Clear lawn of debris before operating.• Keep any discharge deflector in place and inthe lowest position.2. Warning – rotating mower blades are a cutting/dismemberment hazard to hands and feet.• Keep all body parts away from rotating mow-er blades.• Do not step on end of deck.Location: Deck Carrier FramePart Number: 8600-151.1. Warning – lock deck tilt-up hinge before operat-ing the machine.5848-21.Location: Deck Discharge Shield(SD Decks Only)Part Number: 5848-21. Warning – thrown object hazard.• Always keep the discharge shield in the low-est position when operating.• Do not remove the discharge shield.Location: Flex Coupler Guard in Front of EnginePart Number: 8600-21. Warning – entanglement and cutting/dismem-berment hazards.• Keep away from rotating shafts, belts, andother components.1.8600-2