Maintenance & Storage; Operation - Exmark Metro HP 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 transmission in neutral, disengage PTO and engage park brake before
starting engine.
1.4.9 Start the engine carefully with feet well away from 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, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove spark plug wire(s) or
ignition key:
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Before checking, cleaning, or working on the mower.
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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:
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Before clearing blockages.
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Whenever you leave the mower.
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Before removing the grass catcher.
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Before refueling.
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Before making height adjustments.
1.4.13 Before stopping the engine, return the throttle control to the idle position for about
1 minute to allow the engine to cool down.
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:
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The machine will not be used for a few days.
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During transport to and from the job.
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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 without the grass deflector or entire grass collection system in place
and in proper working condition.
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.
1.5.3 Store fuel in a container specifically designed for this purpose in a cool, dry place.
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