Safety Labels
Safety Label Location
Picture Note: Use label number listed in table below to locate complete text of safety label message following this illustration.
A - DANGER/WARNING M162713 (X500)
B - DANGER/WARNING M152348 (X530-X540)
D - DANGER M128699 (ON BATTERY)
E - CAUTION (MOLDED INTO MUFFLER)
Pictorial Safety Label Location
Picture Note: Use label number listed in table below to locate complete text of safety label message following this illustration.
Pictorial labels are required for certain parts of the world. Your machine may not be equipped with these labels.
B - DANGER M133159 (ON BATTERY)
D - CAUTION (MOLDED INTO MUFFLER)
Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards.
On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.
The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.
DANGER - M89504
ROTATING BLADE
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
THROWN OBJECTS
• Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by blade.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.
DANGER
ROTATING BLADE
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• Drive up and down slopes, not across.
• If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back down slowly.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and switches) in place and working.
• Remove objects that could be thrown by blades.
DANGER
ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
• Do not mow when children or others are around.
• Look down and behind before and while backing.
• Never carry children even with blades off.
WARNING
To avoid injury from loaded spring
• To avoid injury from loaded spring, read operator’s manual before changing attachments.
DANGER M128699
Picture Note: Located on battery
• Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.
• Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns.
• Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep vent caps tight and level.
M168854 Warning
• This operator’s manual contains important information necessary for safe machine operation
• Carefully read operator’s manual before operating machine. Observe all safety rules to avoid accidents.
M168854 Warning
• Make sure children stay clear of mower at all times when the engine is running.
• Stay a safe distance from the machine.
M168854 Warning
AVOID INJURY FROM TIPPING
• Do not drive where tractor could slip, tip, or rollover.
• In some configurations, do not drive or operate on a slope of more than 10 degrees.
• Refer to the Operating on Slopes section for more information.
WARNING M128484
Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and Acids
• Batteries contain explosive gases and sulfuric acid. Use extreme caution when handling battery.
• Read operator’s manual for all safety information before handling battery.
• Use extreme caution when handling battery.
Prevent Equipment Fires
• Accumulation of grass, leaves and other debris on or near hot or moving parts can cause a fire.
• Inspect machine before, during, and after use.
• Shut off engine and allow machine to cool before cleaning.
Inspect and clean the entire machine and pay special attention to these locations:
3. Top of mower deck and under shields
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects - M118040
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.
• Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by blade.
• Stay clear while engine is running.
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades - M118041
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.
Avoid Injury From Loaded Spring
• Keep fingers and hands away from pinch point.
• To avoid injury from loaded spring, read Operator’s Manual before changing attachment.
Prevent Equipment Fires
• Clean and inspect the entire machine.
• Carefully read Operator’s Manual Machine Cleanout section for details.
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 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).
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.
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.
Certification
Your mower has been certified for compliance with American National Standards Institute B-71.1-2003, “Safety Specifications” for Power Lawn Mowers, Lawn and Garden Tractors, and Lawn Tractors.
