Operating Instructions - Exmark Lazer Z Operator's Manual

4.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4.3.1 Operate units with the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use seat belt.
There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. If it is necessary to lower
roll bar do not wear the seat belt. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
4.3.2 Open fuel shut-off valve (left or right tank).
4.3.3 Starting Engine:
Brake must be engaged, motion control levers out (neutral lock position)
and PTO switch "OFF" to start engine. (It is not necessary for the operator to
be in the seat to start the engine.)
On a cold engine, place the throttle midway between the "SLOW" and "FAST"
positions and push choke lever forward (except Kohler EFI units) into the "ON"
position. Turn ignition switch to the "start" position. Release the switch as soon as
the engine starts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT crank the engine continuously for more then ten (10)
seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60 second cool-
down period between starting attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines
can burn out the starter motor.
After starting a cold engine (except Kohler EFI units), gradually return choke to
the "OFF" position as the engine warms up.
On a warm engine, place the throttle midway between the "SLOW" and "FAST"
positions and leave the choke in the "OFF" position.
4.3.4 Engaging PTO:
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.
The PTO push-pull switch engages the cutting blades. Be sure that all persons
are clear of the mower deck and discharge area before engaging PTO.
IMPORTANT: Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged.
DANGER
DANGER
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