Maintenance & Storage - Exmark Viking Hydro Operator's Manual

1.4.5 Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass, if mower must be
tilted for transportation, and when transporting the mower to and from the area
to be mowed.
1.4.6 Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or covers. Always
have safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper
working condition.
1.4.7 Do Not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine. Operating
an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
1.4.8 Place speed control lever in neutral, lock drive levers in neutral, disengage
PTO, and engage park brake before starting engine.
1.4.9 Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.
1.4.10 Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is
being operated.
1.4.11 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove plug wire(s) or
ignition key:
• Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
• After striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the mower).
1.4.12 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop:
• Before clearing blockages.
• Whenever you leave the mower.
• Before removing the grass catcher.
• Before refueling.
• Before making height adjustments.
1.4.13 Before stopping the engine, place the throttle control midway between the
"slow" and "fast" positions. Allow the engine to run a minimum of 15 seconds;
then stop the engine.
1.4.14 The fuel system is provided with a shut-off valve. The fuel shut-off valve is
used to shut off the fuel when:
• The machine will not be used for a few days.
• During transport to and from the job.
• When parking inside a building.
1.4.15 This mower was designed for one operator only. Keep all others away from
mower during operation.
1.4.16 Do Not mow with the grass deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there
is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly.
1.4.17 Be aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others.
1.4.18 Do NOT operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
1.4.19 Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that
may obscure vision.
1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.5.1 For engine maintenance, follow the engine manufacture's recommendations
precisely as stated in the engine manual.
1.5.2 Keep engine and engine area free from accumulation of grass, leaves,
excessive grease or oil, and other debris which can accumulate in these areas.
These materials can become combustible and may result in a fire.
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