Maintenance And Storage - Exmark Z-Plug Operator's Manual

Safety
Figure 2
1. Safe Zone — Use the
machine here
2. Danger Zone - Use a
walk behind machine
or a hand held tool
near drop offs, ditches,
embankments, water or
other hazards.
3. Water
• Avoid starting, stopping or turning the machine
on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed
or direction; turn slowly and gradually.
• Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering or stability is in question.
Be aware that operating the machine on wet grass,
across slopes or downhill may cause the machine
to lose traction. Loss of traction to the drive
wheels may result in sliding and a loss of braking
and steering. The machine can slide even if the
drive wheels are stopped.
• Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes,
ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden hazards. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine.
• Use extra care while operating with accessories
or attachments. These can change the stability of
the machine and cause a loss of control. Follow
directions for counter weights.
• If you lose control of the machine, step off and
away from the direction of travel of the machine.
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4. W=width of the machine
5. Keep a safe distance
(twice the width of the
machine) between the
machine and any hazard.

Maintenance and Storage

• Raise the tines, close the spreader gate, set the
parking brake, stop engine and remove key or
disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all movement
to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
• Keep engine and engine area free from excessive
grease or oil and other debris which can
accumulate in these areas. These materials can
become combustible and may result in a fire.
• Let engine cool before storing and do not store
near flame or any enclosed area where open pilot
lights or heat appliances are present.
• Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do
Not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
• Park machine on level, hard ground. Never allow
untrained personnel to service machine.
• Use jack stands to support components when
required.
• Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
• Empty the hopper before tilting the machine for
maintenance and before storing.
• Use care when checking and servicing tines. Wrap
the tine(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when
servicing them. Only replace damaged tines.
Never straighten or weld them.
• Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire
before making any repairs. Disconnect the
negative terminal first and the positive last.
Reconnect positive first and negative last.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
If possible, do not make adjustments with the
engine running.
• Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area,
away from spark and flames. Unplug charger
before connecting or disconnecting from battery.
Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.
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