John Deere 425 and 445 — Practice Safe Maintenance

· Use safety lights and devices. Slow moving machines when driven on public roads are hard to see, especially at night. Avoid personal injury or death resulting from a collision with a vehicle. · Whenever driving on public roads, use flashing warning lights and turn signals according to local regulations. Extra flashing warning lights may need to be installed. Practice Safe Maintenance · Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. · Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep safety devices in place and in working condition. Keep hardware tight.

· To prevent them from getting caught, keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from any moving parts. · Before servicing machine, lower attachments to the ground. Disengage all power and stop the engine. Move hydraulic lift levers back and forth to relieve pressure. Lock park brake and remove the key. Let tractor cool. · Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work. · Never run engine unless park brake is locked. · Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or 17