Exmark PNS22KA483 manual Safety Alert Symbol, Safe Operating Practices, Training, Preparation

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Safety

Safety

Safety Alert Symbol

This lawn mower meets or exceeds the B71.4 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production.

Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury.

This Safety Alert Symbol (Figure 2) is used both in this manual and on the machine to identify important safety messages which must be followed to avoid accidents.

This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME

ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Figure 2

Safety Alert Symbol

The safety alert symbol appears above information which alerts you to unsafe actions or situations and will be followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

DANGER: White lettering / Red background. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Black lettering / Orange background. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Black lettering / Yellow background. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, May result in minor or moderate injury.

This manual uses two other words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

Safe Operating Practices

Training

Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them.

Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.

All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner is responsible for training the users.

Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

Only adults and mature teenagers should operate a mower, and even mature teenagers should have adult supervision. Be sure a teenager:

1.has read and understands the Operator’s Manual and recognizes the risks involved;

2.is sufficiently mature to use caution; and

3.is of sufficient size and weight to operate the controls comfortably and to manage the mower without taking risks.

The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, other people or property.

Preparation

Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by Exmark.

Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses, substantial footwear, long trousers, and hearing protection. Do Not operate when barefoot or when wearing open sandals. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.

CAUTION

This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.

Wear hearing protection when operating this machine.

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Contents Pioneer S-SERIES California Introduction Contents Safety Alert Symbol SafetySafe Operating Practices TrainingSafety Slope Operation OperationMaintenance and Storage Using the Rollover Protection System RopsSafety Safety Safety and Instructional Decals 109-6014 116-1119 107-2102 116-1121 116-3303 116-4465 116-4430 Systems SpecificationsModel Numbers Hydrostatic Ground Drive System DimensionsTires & Wheels Cutting DeckTorque Requirements Operation Product OverviewControls Motion Control LeversThrottle Control Ignition Switch Fuel Shut-Off ValveHour Meter Brake LeverDrive Wheel Release Valves PTO Engagement SwitchOperating Instructions Pre-StartDeck Lift Pedal Transport LockEngaging the PTO Open the Fuel Shut-Off ValveStarting the Engine Driving the Machine Disengaging the PTOStopping the Engine Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Adjusting the Cutting HeightLoading a Unit TransportingTransporting a Unit Operation Recommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceCheck Engine Oil Level Check Battery ChargeRecommended Jump Starting Procedure Check Mower Blades Do Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions existCheck Rollover Protections Systems Roll Bar Knobs Check Safety Interlock SystemCheck Seat Belt Service Air CleanerCheck for Loose Hardware Change Engine OilCheck Condition Of Belts Check Tire PressuresLubricate Grease Fittings Lubricate Caster Wheel HubsChange Hydraulic System Filter and Fluid Check Spark PlugsChange Fuel Filter Check Spark Arrester if equipped Copper-Based Anti-seize Thread Locking AdhesivesDielectric Grease Deck LevelingInch Deck Adjusting the Blade SlopeDeck Belt Tension Adjusting the Parking BrakePump Drive Belt Tension Motion Control Linkage Adjustment Motion Control Handle AdjustmentFull Forward Tracking Adjustment Adjusting the Seat Ride Suspension Removing the Shim Electric Clutch AdjustmentClean Hydro Fan Cooling Fins Clean Engine and Exhaust System AreaRemove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck Clean Debris From MachineBattery Disposal Waste DisposalProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingSee Drive Wheel Release Valves section Electrical Diagram SchematicsElectrical Logic Schematic Pioneer S-Series Turf Equipment Page Date Description of Work Done Service Done By Service RecordPage This page may be copied for personal use See EXMARK’S Complete Line of Accessories and Options