Exmark Metro HP Operator's Manual page 8

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 and remove spark plug wire(s) or ignition key:
• Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
• 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:
• Before clearing blockages.
• Whenever you leave the mower.
• Before removing the grass catcher.
• Before refueling.
• Before making height adjustments.
1.4.13 Before stopping the engine, return the throttle control
to the idle position for 30 seconds 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:
• The machine will not be used for a few days.
• During transport to and from the job.
• 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.
• • • •
DO NOT operate the engine in a small
confined area where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
• • • •
Failure to follow safety instructions
and cautious operating practices can
result in serious injury.
• • • •
Although hazard control and accident
prevention partially are 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.
essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms be
connected and in operating condition prior to use
for mowing.
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