Exmark Lawn Tractor - Manual (Page 24)

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DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to
be thrown in an operator’s or bystander’s direction.
Also, contact with the blade could occur.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious
injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Never operate the mower with the discharge deflector
raised, removed, or altered unless there is a grass
collection system or mulch kit in place and working
properly.
The PTO push-pull switch engages the cutting blades. Be sure that all persons
are clear of the mower deck and discharge area before engaging PTO.
IMPORTANT: Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged.
Set throttle to "midway" position. Pull outward on the switch to the “ROTATE”
position. Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing.
3.3.5 Stopping PTO: Set throttle to the “midway” position. Push in on the switch to the
“STOP” position stopping the PTO.
3.3.6 Stopping Engine: Bring unit to a full stop. Disengage the PTO, move motion
control levers out to the neutral lock position and set parking brake.
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.
Rotate ignition switch to “OFF” position. Remove the key to prevent children or
other unauthorized persons from starting engine.
Close fuel shut-off valve when machine will not be used for a few days, when
transporting, and when the unit is parked inside a building.
3.4 TRANSPORTING
3.4.1 Transporting a Unit: Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Lock
brake and block wheels. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Be sure that the trailer or truck has all necessary
lighting and marking as required by law. Secure a trailer with a safety chain.