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Welcome to the exmark family

Thank you for choosing an Exmark 
zero-turn mower. These safety 
recommendations are intended for 
operator’s of Exmark’s consumer mowers. 
Safety recommendations for Exmark 
commercial mowers can be found at 
www.exmark.com/safetytips.htm.

With your purchase comes the 
responsibility to use your new mower 
properly and safely! This brochure concerns 
your safety and the safety of those around 
you. 

PleaSe

 read it carefully!

Exmark products are built with safety in 
mind. Our mowers meet or exceed current 
industry and government safety standards; 
however, their proper use depends on 
YOU! Exmark mowers are designed to cut 
grass and they do this to perfection.

A lawn mower does not 
know the difference 
between a blade of 
grass and a finger or a 
toe. Most mower-related 
accidents are caused by 
negligent and careless 

behavior. It is up to you, the user, to stay 
away from moving parts.

MOWING SAFETY TIPS

rememBer:

A moment of carelessness could lead to a 
lifetime of regret.

Safe oPerating ruleS for Walk-

Behind and riding moWerS

The same caution should be exercised 
when operating a lawn mower as driving 
an automobile. The following rules are 
intended to help you avoid possible 
injury or even death. Most safe operating 
instructions apply whether you are using a 
riding mower or a walk-behind mower and 
should always be observed.
 
Before performing any service to the 
mower, such as changing the oil or 
removing the blade for sharpening, stop 
the machine and wait for all moving parts 
to stop. Always pull the wire off the spark 
plug and push it aside so it does not 
accidently contact the spark plug. This will 
ensure that the engine does not start. 

do not

 alter governor settings. See 

your Exmark dealer if your mower is not 
performing properly.

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Summary of Contents for MOWING SAFETY TIPS

Page 1: ...lated accidents are caused by negligent and careless behavior It is up to you the user to stay away from moving parts MOWING SAFETY TIPS REMEMBER A moment of carelessness could lead to a lifetime of regret Safe Operating Rules for Walk Behind and Riding Mowers The same caution should be exercised when operating a lawn mower as driving an automobile The following rules are intended to help you avoi...

Page 2: ...t working properly DO NOT operate the mower until the problem has been located and corrected See your Exmark dealer to be sure NEVER leave the operator s position without first stopping the machine 3 Leave all Safety Features Intact Guards shields deflectors and warnings decals are on the machine for your protection and that of others DO NOT remove or disable a safety feature because it seems to b...

Page 3: ...products If a part on your mower must be replaced use a genuine Exmark part 4 Clear the Mowing Area The mower blade rotates at an extremely high speed It is shaped to create an upward draft under the housing a vacuuming action to stand the grass up for a cleaner cut Because of this the blade can pick up debris such as small rocks wires and broken glass and throw it out the discharge port with cons...

Page 4: ...cutting grass is not child s play Maturity varies greatly among children but a good rule to follow is If you re not comfortable with them driving your automobile you should not allow them to operate a lawn mower whether it is a walk behind or riding mower Only adults and mature teenagers should operate a mower and even mature teenagers should have adult supervision Be sure a teenager 1 Has the abi...

Page 5: ...re may be little choice in areas of high humidity and or frequent rainfalls In those situations it is up to you to be especially careful When using a walk behind mower mow across a slope NEVER up and down DO NOT mow slopes greater than 20 degrees See Page 7 or Operator s Manual for slope chart If the grass is excessively long cut it high on the first pass This will help to eliminate clumping of th...

Page 6: ... catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine and cause loss of control Caution If there is any doubt about tipping or losing control stay off the slope To avoid a loss of control and possibility of a rollover follow these recommendations Do Not mow near drop offs or water Do Not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Reduce speed and use extra caution on slopes When mow...

Page 7: ...nformation regarding the safe use of your Exmark mower visit us www exmark com or e mail Customer Service service exmark com or write us Exmark Mfg Inc Co 2101 Ashland Avenue P O Box 808 Beatrice NE 68310 Page 7 ...

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