Operating Instructions - Exmark STARIS E Series Operator's Manual

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• Do Not change the engine governor setting or

overspeed the engine.

• Park the machine on level ground. Stop engine,

wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the

spark plug wire(s).

– Before checking, cleaning or working on the

mower.

– After striking a foreign object or abnormal

vibration occurs (inspect the mower for

damage and make repairs before restarting

and operating the mower).

– Before clearing blockages.

– Whenever you leave the mower. Do Not leave

a running machine unattended.

• Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop:

– Before refueling.

– Before dumping the grass catcher.

– Before making height adjustments.

• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not

alert to the presence of children. Children are

often attracted to the machine and the mowing

activity. Never assume that children will remain

where you last saw them.

– Keep children out of the mowing area and

under the watchful care of another responsible

adult, not the operator.

– Be alert and turn the machine off if children

enter the area.

– Before and while backing or changing

direction, look behind, down, and side-to-side

for small children.

– Never allow children to operate the machine.

– Do Not carry children, even with the blades

shut off. Children could fall off and be

seriously injured or interfere with the safe

operation of the machine. Children that have

been given rides in the past could suddenly

appear in the working area for another ride and

be run over or backed over by the machine.

Slope Safety

• Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control

and rollover accidents, which can result in severe

injury or death. The operator is responsible for

safe slope operation. Operating the machine on

any slope requires extra caution. Before using the

machine on a slope, the operator must:

– Review and understand the slope instructions

in the manual and on the machine

– Evaluate the site conditions of the day to

determine if the slope is safe for machine

operation. Use common sense and good

judgment when performing this evaluation.

Changes in the terrain, such as moisture, can

quickly affect the operation of the machine

on a slope.

• Operate across slopes, never up and down. Avoid

operation on excessively steep or wet slopes. Poor

footing could cause a slip and fall accident.

• Identify hazards at the base of the slope. Do

not operate the machine near drop offs, ditches,

embankments, water or other hazards. The

machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes

over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe

distance between the machine and any hazard.

Use a hand held tool to operate in these areas.

• Avoid starting, stopping or turning the machine

on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed

or direction; turn slowly and gradually.

• Do not operate a machine under any conditions

where traction, steering or stability is in question.

Be aware that operating the machine on wet grass,

across slopes or downhill may cause the machine

to lose traction. Loss of traction to the drive

wheels may result in sliding and a loss of braking

and steering. The machine can slide even if the

drive wheels are stopped.

• Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes,

ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden hazards. Tall

grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine.

• If you lose control of the machine, step away from

the direction of travel of the machine.

• Always keep the machine in gear when going

down slopes. Do not coast downhill.