Transporting - Exmark Turf Tracer HP Operator's Manual

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4.3.8

4.4 TRANSPORTING

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 PTO. Set throttle to "midway" position. Push the PTO
engagement arm forward and down to engage blades. Accelerate to full throttle
to begin mowing (See Section 4.1.5).
For manual start engines: The park brake must be disengaged before the PTO
is engaged or the engine will kill.
PTO Disengagement: Pull upward and back completely on the PTO engagement
arm to disengage the blades (See Section 4.1.6).
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 neutral lock latches
and park brake, then block wheels. 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 parking brake to hold machine on trailer.
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