Exmark LAZER Z Series Operator's Manual page 6

Safety
bones, and other foreign objects which can be
thrown by the machine and may cause personal
injury to the operator or bystanders.
DANGER
In certain conditions diesel fuel is extremely
flammable and vapors are explosive.
A fire or explosion from diesel fuel can burn
you, others, and cause property damage.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors on level ground,
in an open area, when the engine is cold.
Wipe up any diesel fuel that spills.
• Never refill the fuel tank or drain the
machine indoors or inside an enclosed
trailer.
• Do Not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler
neck. The empty space in the tank allows
diesel fuel to expand. Overfilling may
result in fuel leakage or damage to the
engine or emission system.
• Never smoke when handling diesel fuel,
and stay away from an open flame or
where diesel fuel fumes may be ignited by
spark.
• Store diesel fuel in an approved container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do Not operate without entire exhaust
system in place and in proper working
condition.
DANGER
In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released causing a spark
which can ignite fuel vapors. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and cause property damage.
• Always place fuel containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• Do Not fill fuel containers inside a vehicle
or on a truck or trailer bed because interior
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may
insulate the container and slow the loss of
any static charge.
• When practical, remove fuel-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel the equipment with its wheels on
the ground.
• If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a
portable container, rather than from a fuel
dispenser nozzle.
• If a fuel dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all
times until fueling is complete. Do Not
use a nozzle lock open device.
WARNING
Diesel fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors has caused
cancer in laboratory animals. Failure to use
caution may cause serious injury or illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep face away from nozzle and fuel
tank/container opening.
• Keep away from eyes and skin.
• Never siphon by mouth.
• Check that the operators presence controls,
safety switches, and shields are attached and
functioning properly. Do Not operate unless they
are functioning properly.
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