Operation - Exmark Metro HP Operator's Manual

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1.4 OPERATION

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Fuel is Highly Flammable. DO NOT smoke
while refueling. Refuel only in a well
ventilated area, or refuel outdoors.
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Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
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Add fuel before starting the engine.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank
or add fuel when engine is running or
when the engine is hot.
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Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel
level rises above a level that is 1/2" below
the bottom of the filler neck to allow for
fuel expansion and prevent fuel spillage.
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If fuel is spilled, DO NOT attempt to
start the engine. Move away from the
area of the spill and avoid creating
any source of ignition until fuel
vapors have dissipated.
Give complete, undivided attention to the job at hand.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
operate the mower when children or others are in the area!
When feasible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.
Use EXTREME caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes
as loss of traction and/or control could occur.
across slopes with walk behind mowers, never up and down.
Loss of control and/or loss of operator's footing could
result in a fall with an arm or leg getting under the
mower or engine deck and sustaining serious injury.
slower on slopes.
20 degrees. Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and
rises which can cause erratic handlebar movement and loss
of footing. Keep away from drop-offs and steep banks.
Avoid sudden starts.
while moving backwards.
wet - slippery conditions create hazardous footing, affect
steering, and reduce traction and braking.
is responsible for safe operation on slopes. See inside
back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the
area to be mowed.
Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass; and
when transporting the mower to and from the area to be
mowed.
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.
Do Not change the engine governor settings or over-speed
the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may
increase the hazard of personal injury.
Place transmission in neutral, disengage blade drive before
starting engine.
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DO NOT operate on slopes greater than
Look down and behind you before and
DO NOT mow slopes when grass is
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