Exmark Turf ranger, Operator'S Manual

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1.4.5 Use EXTREME caution when backing up. LOOK BEHIND YOU!
1.4.6 Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed.
1.4.7 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.
1.4.8 Do Not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating
an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
1.4.9 Disengage PTO before starting engine.
1.4.10 Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.
1.4.11 Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is
being operated.
1.4.12 Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key:
a) Before checking, cleaning, or working on the mower.
b) After striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and
make repairs before restarting and operating the mower).
c) Before clearing blockages.
d) Whenever you leave the mower.
1.4.13 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop:
a) Before refueling.
b) Before making height adjustments.
c) 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:
a) The machine will not be used for a few days.
b) During transport to and from the job.
c) When parking inside a building.
1.4.16 This mower was designed for one operator only. Keep all others away from
mower during operation.
1.4.17 Do Not mow without the discharge chute or entire grass collection system in
place and in proper working condition.
1.4.18 Be aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others.
1.4.19 Do NOT operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
1.4.20 Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, other objects that
may obscure vision.
1.4.21 If jump starting is required:
a) Connect the positive (+) power cable from the positive post on the
booster battery to the positive terminal post on the starter solenoid switch
(this post has the positive battery cable attached to it).
b) Connect the negative or ground cable (-) to the negative post on the battery
to any engine deck ground, preferably the engine block as far away from
the battery as possible.
c) Disconnect battery cables in the reverse order after starting.