Exmark 000 & higher, 4500-471, S/N 790 manual Maintenance and Storage, Safety

Safety

WARNING

There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning.

•Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use seat belt.

•Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary.

•Do Not wear seat belt when the roll bar is down.

•Drive slowly and carefully.

•Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.

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

•In the event of a rollover, take the unit to an Authorized Service Dealer to have the ROPS inspected.

•Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive last. Reconnect positive first and negative last.

•Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only replace damaged blades. Never straighten or weld them.

•Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible, Do Not make adjustments with the engine running.

•Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area, away from spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.

•Keep all guards, shields and all safety devices in place and in safe working condition.

•Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper tightness.

•Frequently check for worn or deteriorating components that could create a hazard.

•All replacement parts must be the same as or equivalent to the parts supplied as original equipment.

Maintenance and Storage

•Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.

•Keep engine and engine area free from accumulation of grass, leaves, excessive grease or oil, and other debris which can accumulate in these areas. These materials can become combustible and may result in a fire.

•Let engine cool before storing and Do Not store near flame or any enclosed area where open pilot lights or heat appliances are present.

•Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do Not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.

•Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained personnel to service machine.

•Use jack stands to support components when required.

•Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy.

WARNING

Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.

•Keep body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid.

•Use cardboard or paper, not your hands, to find hydraulic leaks.

•Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system by placing the motion control levers in neutral and shutting off the engine before performing any work on the hydraulic system.

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