Transporting - Exmark Lazer ZXS Operator's Manual

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 3.1.5).
3.3.8 PTO Disengagement
Pull the blade engagement lever to the full rearward position to disengage the
blades (See Section 3.1.5)
3.3.9 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.

3.4 TRANSPORTING

POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Loading the mower onto a trailer without strong enough
or properly supported ramps could be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ The ramps could collapse causing the unit to fall, which
could cause injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Use proper ramps that are secured to the truck or
trailer.
♦ Keep feet and legs out from under the unit when
loading and unloading.
♦ If necessary, use assistance when loading.
Be sure fuel shut-off valve is closed.
Use a heavy duty trailer to transport the machine. Engage the park brakes and
block wheels. After the wheels have been properly blocked, securely fasten the
machine to the trailer with straps, chains, cables, or ropes. Be sure that the trailer
has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law and use a safety chain.
NOTE: When transporting machine, be sure to engage the park brakes.
Failure to do so can result in damage and/or premature wear to drive train.
Do not rely solely on the parking brake to hold machine on trailer.
DANGER
WARNING
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