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Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Important: This engine is not equipped
with a spark arrester muffler. It is a
violation of California Public Resource
Code Section 4442 to use or operate the
engine on any forest-covered, brush-
covered, or grass-covered land. Other
states or federal areas may have similar
laws.
This spark ignition system complies with
Canadian ICES-002, ISO 14982, EN 55012.
The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is
supplied for information regarding the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and the California Emission Control
Regulation of emission systems,
maintenance, and warranty. Replacements
may be ordered through the engine
manufacturer.
For models with stated engine horsepower,
the gross horsepower of the engine was
laboratory rated by the engine manufacturer
in accordance with SAE J1940. As configured
to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine horsepower
on this class of lawn mower will be
significantly lower.
Introduction
Read this information carefully to learn how to
operate and maintain your product properly
and to avoid injury and product damage. You
are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
You may contact Exmark directly at
www.Exmark.com for product and accessory
information or help finding a dealer.
Whenever you need service, genuine Exmark
parts, or additional information, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer or Exmark
Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready.
Figure 1
identifies the location of the model
and serial numbers on the product. Write the
numbers on the front cover.
Figure 1
Behind the seat
1. Model and serial number plate
This manual identifies potential hazards and
has safety messages identified by the safety
alert symbol (
Figure 2
), which signals a
hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information.
Important
calls attention to
special mechanical information and
Note
emphasizes general information worthy of
special attention.
