Operation - Exmark Turf Tracer Operator's Manual

POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and
cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Purchase and store gasoline only in an approved
container.
♦ Always place gasoline containers on the ground away
from your vehicle before filling.
♦ Do not fill gasoline 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 gas-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 gasoline dispenser nozzle.
♦ If a gasoline 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.

1.4 OPERATION

Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the
design and configuration of the equipment, these factors are also dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of the personnel
involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment. It
is essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms be connected and in operating
condition prior to use for mowing.
1.4.1 Give complete, undivided attention to the job at hand.
1.4.2 Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. DO NOT operate the mower
when children or others are in the area.
1.4.3 When feasible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.
1.4.4 Use EXTREME caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes as loss of
traction and/or control could occur. Mow across slopes with walk behind
mowers, never up and down. Loss of control and/or loss of operator's footing
could result in a fall with an arm or leg getting under the mower or engine deck
and sustaining serious injury. Drive slower on slopes. DO NOT operate on
slopes greater than 20 degrees. Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises
which can cause erratic handlebar movement and loss of footing. Keep away
from drop-offs and steep banks. Avoid sudden starts. Look down and behind
you before and while moving backwards. DO NOT mow slopes when grass is
wet - slippery conditions create hazardous footing, affect steering, and reduce
traction and braking. The operator is responsible for safe operation on slopes.
See inside the back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the area
to be mowed.
DANGER
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