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Operation
Before Operation
Before Operation Safety
• Do Not modify this accessory.
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories
and attachments are needed to properly and safely
perform the job. Only use on machines approved
by Exmark.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
such as safety glasses, substantial slip-resistant
footwear, and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and avoid loose clothing and loose jewelry
which may get tangled in moving parts.
CAUTION
This machine that the Operator Controlled
Discharge accessory attaches to produces
sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the
operator's ear and can cause hearing loss
through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires,
bones, and other foreign objects which can be
thrown by the machine and may cause personal
injury to the operator or bystanders.
• Do Not operate the machine without the entire
grass collection system, discharge deflector,
or other safety devices in place and in proper
working condition. Grass catcher components
are subject to wear, damage and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or allow objects
to be thrown. Frequently check for worn or
deteriorating components and replace them with
the manufacturer's recommended parts when
necessary.
Operation Instructions
During Operation Safety
General Safety
Use the discharge gate to temporarily stop or deflect
grass clippings away from sidewalks, parking lots,
patios, or anywhere grass clippings are not desired to
be discharged. The pedal allows the discharge gate to
be held in any position from fully closed to fully open.
Important: Make sure the mower is in neutral
before operating the handle of the discharge gate.
Important: Always mow with the discharge
deflector installed and in the down position.
DANGER
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. Thrown objects or blade
contact can cause serious injury or death.
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.
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck are
dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious
injury or kill you.
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower or
mower deck when the blades are engaged.
The operator must use their full attention when
operating the machine. Do Not engage in any activity
that causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
• The machine that this accessory is attached to
was designed for one operator only. Do not carry
passengers and keep all others away from machine
during operation.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Park machine on level ground. Stop engine, wait
for all moving parts to stop, remove key and
engage parking brake:
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