Exmark 4500-352 manual CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

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CALIFORNIA

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Important: When the mower is used or operated on any California forest, brush or grass covered land, a working spark arrester must be attached to the muffler. If not, the operator is violating state law, Section 4442 Public Resource Code. To acquire a spark arrester for your unit, see your Engine Service Dealer.

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002 Ce système d’allumage par ètincelle de vèhicule est conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada

The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for information regarding The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance and warranty.

Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit. Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer.

Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously. Exmark, or its distributors and dealers, accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication.

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Contents METRO For Serial Nos 790,000 & HigherCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Introduction Model No Serial NoContents Safety SafetySafety Alert Symbol ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVEDKeep face away from nozzle and gas tank/container opening DANGERAvoid prolonged breathing of vapors Keep away from eyes and skin Never siphon by mouthAllow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool before touching OperationSlope Operation Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine areaMow across slopes, never up and down Maintenance and StorageDo Not mow slopes when grass is wet Do Not mow near drop-offs or near waterSafety and Instructional Decals ECS Units Only 48 inch Units Only Pistol Grip Units OnlySafety Interlock System SpecificationsSpecifications Model NumbersTorque Requirements DimensionsCurb Weight Cutting DeckControls Product OverviewOperation OperationNeutral Lock/Park Brake Latches “Off-Run” SwitchDrive Levers Choke ControlOpen the Fuel Shut-Off Valve Pre-StartOperating Instructions Starting the EngineFor Pistol Grip Handles Driving the MachineDrive Lever/Neutral Lock/Park Brake Latch Operation For ECS HandlesChanging Gears If necessary, use assistance when loadingTransporting Transporting a UnitMaintenance MaintenanceRecommended Maintenance Schedules Service Interval As required Periodic MaintenanceService Interval Before each use or daily Check Engine Oil LevelSERVICE DEALER Check Safety Interlock SystemService Pre-Cleaner Element and Air Cleaner Service Interval After the first 5 hoursCheck Tire Pressures Service Interval Every 40 hoursNote See chart for service intervals Check Condition Of BeltsChange Fuel Filter Service Interval Every 160 hoursCheck Spark Plugs Yearly-Replace gearbox greaseThread Locking Adhesives AdjustmentsAdjusting the Cutting Height Mobil HTS Grease Or Food-Grade Anti-seizeNumber Of Spacers CuttingAxle HeightAdjusting the Axle Position Transmission Belt Adjustment Adjusting the Number of Spacers below Caster Support HubAdjusting the Cutting Height with Blade Spacers 3. Place the drive levers in the “park brake” position48 inch Deck Shown for Reference Only Wheel Drive Belt Pulley ScrapersEngine to Mower Deck Belt Blade Brake Adjustment Belt Guide AdjustmentBrake and Wheel Drive Linkage Adjustment Shifter Lever Adjustment Right Side of Unit ShownHandle Height Adjustment Shifter Detent AdjustmentPTO Safety Switch Adjustment Upper Hole Wheel Drive Spring Tension AdjustmentUpper Handle More traction applied asClean Debris From Machine CleaningClean Engine and Exhaust System Area Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling FinsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCutting blades is/are bent or unbalanced Schematics SchematicsInstructions for Obtaining Warranty Service Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment2 Year Limited Warranty Owner’s ResponsibilitiesPage OUT-FRONT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONSMID-MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS