Operation; Pre-Start; Mowing - Exmark Lazer HP Operator And Parts Manual

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. Refer to the
Operator's Manual for the mower for additional hazard control and accident prevention
information.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Never operate mower unless discharge chute or
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ There are rotating blades in the blower and under
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Blade contact can cause serious operator or
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Keep hands and feet out of blower openings and out
♦ Shut off the deck drive, stop the engine, and wait for

4.1 PRE-START

1. Read the operator's manual for your mower and familiarize yourself with all controls before
operating the machine. Make sure that you understand the controls, their locations, their
functions, and their safety requirements.
2. Ensure the blower, belt cover, bags, tube and hood are in good condition, properly
attached, and latched.

4.2 MOWING

1. The Ultra Vac blower operates when deck drive is engaged. Be sure that all persons are
clear of the mower deck before engaging the cutting blades. Set the throttle to "midway"
position. Pull outward on the PTO switch to the "ROTATE" position. Accelerate to full
throttle to begin mowing.
2. To disengage the deck drive and blower, set the throttle to "midway" position. Push in on
the PTO switch to the "STOP" position to stop the cutting blades and blower. The cutting
blades will require a slightly longer amount of time to come to a complete stop when the
blower is installed on the deck.
WARNING
be thrown in operator's or bystander's direction.
Also, contact with blade could occur.
injury or kill you or bystanders.
entire grass collection system is installed.
DANGER
the mower deck.
bystander injury or even death.
from under the mower or mower deck.
all moving parts to stop before clearing obstructions.
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