CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Operating a mower deck with loose or weakened blade bolts can be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦A loose or weakened blade bolt could allow a blade rotating at a high speed to come out from under the deck, causing serious injury or property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Always
5.1.5Check safety interlock system. Service Interval: Daily
a)For your safety, your Exmark mower is equipped with Operator Presence Controls (OPC). When either the PTO is engaged, or the transmission shift lever is not in neutral and both hands are removed from the handles, the mower engine MUST stop.
b)Check OPC circuits. Clear the area. Run engine at
MUST stop.
Again, run engine at
c)If machine does not pass any of these tests, DO NOT operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK SERVICE DEALER.
IMPORTANT: It is essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms, be in place and in proper operating condition prior to mowing.
5.1.6Check for loose hardware. Service Interval: Daily
a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove ignition key or spark plug wire(s).
b)Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible problem. Tighten hardware or correct the problem before operating.
5.1.7Check Brake and Wheel Drive Linkage Adjustment Service Interval: Daily
Refer to Section 3.11. Note any bent linkage or hardware, which may need servicing or replacing.
5.1.8Service
a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).
b)See engine owners manual for cleaning instructions.
5.1.9Change engine oil.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
NOTE: Change oil after first five (5) hours of operation. Follow engine manufacturer’s recommendations for future oil changes.
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