Exmark Frontrunner manual

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Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly if the machine is driven or rolls into ponds of water.

Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches, doorways, and electrical wires) before driving under any objects and do not contact them.

1.4.6Use EXTREME caution when backing up. LOOK BEHIND YOU!

1.4.7Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed.

1.4.8Never operate the mower with damaged guards, shields, or covers. Always have safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper working condition.

1.4.9DO NOT change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.

1.4.10Disengage PTO before starting engine.

1.4.11Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.

1.4.12Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being operated.

1.4.13Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake:

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).

Before clearing blockages.

Whenever you leave the mower.

Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake:

Before refueling.

Before dumping the grass catcher.

1.4.14Before stopping the engine, place the throttle control to the “slow” position. Allow the engine to run a minimum of 15 seconds; then stop the engine.

1.4.15This mower was designed for one operator only. Keep all others away from mower during operation.

1.4.16DO NOT mow with the discharge deflector raised, removed or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly.

1.4.17DO NOT operate mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

1.4.18Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

1.4.19If jump starting is required:

a)connect the positive (+) power cable from the positive post on the booster battery to the positive terminal post on the starter solenoid switch (this post has the positive battery cable attached to it).

b)connect the negative or ground cable (-) from the negative post on the booster battery to the engine block as far away from the battery as possible.

c)disconnect battery cables in the reverse order after starting.

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Contents Model No Serial No Potential Hazard Exmark Parts PLUS→ Program Operators Manual Table of Contents Safety Your Safety is InvolvedSafety Alert Symbol TrainingCarbon monoxide can kill you Diesel fuel is flammable Operation When feasible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down Page Maintenance and Storage Safety Signs Page Page Specifications Dimensions Hydrostatic Ground Drive SystemTires Operation Instructions Torque RequirementsControls Glow Plug Chart Page PRE-START Operating InstructionsRotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous Transporting Tip-over of the unit could cause serious injury or death Maintenance & Adjustments Periodic MaintenanceService Interval Daily Service Interval Monthly Service Interval Daily or more often in dry conditions Service Interval Daily Check starting circuitCheck the kill circuits Check the PTO circuit PTO must not engageService air cleaner Potential Hazard Service Interval 40 hr Service Interval 40 hrsDo not overtighten Service Interval Refer to chart Service Interval Once YearlyService Interval 160 hrs Service Interval Yearly Service Interval 400 hrs. or as requiredFirst Interval 250 hrs Normal Interval Yearly Adjustments Spring Tensioned No adjustment necessaryPage Potential Hazard Set neutral Page Weight transfer springs may have stored energy Battery Disposal Waste DisposalMotor OIL Disposal Trouble Shooting Mower Pulls Left or Right W/LEVERS Fully ForwardMower Cuts Unevenly Engine will not StartTroubleshooting Table Engine Warning SystemsElectrical Diagram Hydraulic Diagram Year Limited Warranty Exmark Turf Equipment Page Page Page See EXMARK’S Complete Line of Accessories