1.5.7Gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers should not be stored in a basement or any enclosed area where open pilot lights or heat appliances are present.
1.5.8Maximum mowing results and safety can only be achieved if the mower is properly maintained and operated correctly.
1.5.9Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper tightness.
1.5.10Keep all guards, shields, and all safety devices in place and in safe working condition.
1.5.11Frequently check for worn or deteriorating components that could create a hazard.
1.5.12All replacement parts must be the same as or equivalent to the parts supplied as
original equipment.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Make sure all hydraulic fluid hoses and lines are in good condition an all hydraulic connections and fittings are tight before applying pressure to hydraulic system.
♦Keep body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid.
♦Use cardboard or paper, not your hands, to find hydraulic leaks.
♦Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system by locking drive levers in neutral and shutting off the engine before performing any work on the hydraulic system.
1.6RIDING ATTACHMENTS
Use only Exmark riding attachments. The use of other than Exmark riding attachments may create a hazardous condition resulting in injury.
1.7SAFETY SIGNS
1.7.1Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease, dirt, and debris from safety signs and instructional labels.
1.7.2Safety signs must be replaced if they are missing or illegible.
1.7.3When new components are installed, be sure that current safety signs are affixed to the replaced components.
1.7.4New safety signs may be obtained from your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc.
1.7.5Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive surface. Apply only to a clean, dry surface. Smooth to remove any air bubbles.
1.7.6Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs and instruction labels. They are critical to the safe operation of your Exmark commercial mower.
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