Exmark Frontrunner manual Rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous

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d)Move the throttle to the “SLOW” (if in “MIDWAY”) and let the engine warm up a few minutes before moving the throttle to the “FAST” position.

3.3.3Engaging PTO:

DANGER

POTENTIAL HAZARD

The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

DO NOT put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are engaged.

DANGER

POTENTIAL HAZARD

An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the blade could occur.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Never operate the mower with the discharge deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly.

The PTO push-pull switch engages the cutting blades. Be sure that all persons are clear of the mower deck and discharge area before engaging the PTO.

IMPORTANT: Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged.

Set throttle to "midway" position. Pull the switch out to the “ROTATE” position. Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing.

3.3.4Stopping PTO: Set throttle to the “midway” position. Push the switch in to the “STOP” position to stop the PTO.

3.3.5Stopping Engine: Bring unit to a full stop. Disengage the PTO, move motion control levers to the neutral position and set the parking brake.

Before stopping the engine, move the throttle control to the “SLOW” position. Keep on running at idle for a short time, (approximately one minute) then stop the engine.

Rotate ignition switch to “OFF” position. Remove the key to prevent children or other unauthorized persons from starting engine.

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Contents Model No Serial No Potential Hazard Exmark Parts PLUS→ Program Operators Manual Table of Contents Training SafetyYour Safety is Involved Safety Alert SymbolCarbon 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 Tires DimensionsHydrostatic Ground Drive System Controls Operation InstructionsTorque Requirements Glow Plug Chart Page Operating Instructions PRE-STARTRotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous Transporting Tip-over of the unit could cause serious injury or death Service Interval Daily Maintenance & AdjustmentsPeriodic Maintenance Service Interval Monthly Check the kill circuits Service Interval Daily or more often in dry conditionsService Interval Daily Check starting circuit PTO must not engage Check the PTO circuitService air cleaner Potential Hazard Do not overtighten Service Interval 40 hrService Interval 40 hrs Service Interval Once Yearly Service Interval Refer to chartService Interval 160 hrs Service Interval 400 hrs. or as required Service Interval YearlyFirst Interval 250 hrs Normal Interval Yearly Spring Tensioned No adjustment necessary AdjustmentsPage Potential Hazard Set neutral Page Weight transfer springs may have stored energy Motor OIL Disposal Battery DisposalWaste Disposal Engine will not Start Trouble ShootingMower Pulls Left or Right W/LEVERS Fully Forward Mower Cuts UnevenlyEngine Warning Systems Troubleshooting TableElectrical Diagram Hydraulic Diagram Year Limited Warranty Exmark Turf Equipment Page Page Page See EXMARK’S Complete Line of Accessories