Exmark Lazer ZCT - Manual (Page 11)

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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or
water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious
injury, death or drowning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use
seat belt.
♦ Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary.
♦ Do not wear seat belt when the roll bar is down.
♦ Drive slowly and carefully.
♦ Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
• Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly if the machine is driven or
rolls into ponds of water.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches, doorways, and
electrical wires) before driving under any objects and do not contact them.
1.4.6 Use EXTREME caution when backing up. LOOK BEHIND YOU!!
1.4.7 Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting
the mower to and from the area to be mowed.
1.4.8 Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or covers. Always have
safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper
working condition.
1.4.9 DO NOT change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating
an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
1.4.10 Disengage PTO before starting engine.
1.4.11 Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.
1.4.12 Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being
operated.
1.4.13 Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key:
• Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
• After striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the mower).
• Before clearing blockages.
• Whenever you leave the mower.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop:
• Before refueling.
• Before dumping the grass catcher.
1.4.14 Before stopping the engine, place the throttle control midway between the “slow”
and “fast” positions. Allow the engine to run a minimum of 15 seconds; then stop
the engine.
1.4.15 The fuel system is provided with a shut-off valve. The fuel shut-off valve is used
to shut off the fuel:
• When the machine will not be used for a few days.
• During transport to and from the job.
• When parked inside a building.