Exmark Metro Series Operator's Manual page 27

4.3.6 To Stop:
Squeeze drive levers all the way back to engage brakes. Move neutral lock/park
brake latches into the "park brake" position and release drive levers. Shift
transmission into neutral.
4.3.7 PTO Engagement:
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ The rotating blades under the mower deck are
dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ DO NOT put hands or feet under the mower or mower
deck when the blades are engaged.
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.
Be sure that all persons are clear of mower deck and discharge area before
engaging the blades. Set throttle to "midway" (half throttle) position. Push the
PTO lever forward to engage blades. Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing.
(See Section 4.1.5).
4.3.8 PTO Disengagement
Pull the blade engagement lever to the full rearward position to disengage the
blades (See Section 4.1.5)
4.3.9 Changing Gears
When changing gears, always squeeze drive levers to the neutral position. The
shift lever may be moved with a knee or by hand (engage the neutral lock latches
if shifting by hand).
NOTE: Reverse gear is reverse assist only, the operator must pull the unit
backwards.
DANGER
DANGER
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