SAFETY Emission Control System Certification Label Operating Safely 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. 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. Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual, on the machine and on the safety video before starting. MIF Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine. Emission Compliance Period 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.
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. 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. 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. Certification Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention. 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.
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. Safety - 3 Agency Category Hours EPA C 250 EPA B 500 EPA A 1000 CARB Moderate 125 CARB Intermediate 250 CARB Extended 500