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1.The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 20 degrees. Use the slope indicator to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do Not operate this machine on a slope greater than 20 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope.

2.Align this edge with a vertical surface, a tree, building, fence pole, etc.

3.Example of how to compare slope with folded edge.

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Contents

For Serial Nos 920,000 & Higher METRO All Rights Reserved CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Model No Serial No Introduction Contents ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED SafetySafety Alert Symbol Safety Keep away from eyes and skin Never siphon by mouth DANGERAvoid prolonged breathing of vapors Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank/container opening Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine area OperationSlope Operation Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool before touching Do Not mow near drop-offs or near water Maintenance and StorageDo Not mow slopes when grass is wet Mow across slopes, never up and down Safety and Instructional Decals 103-2245 1-403143 98-5954 103-1623103-1798 103-2076 103-2244 Pistol Grip Units Only 117-2718 103-562648 inch Deck Units Only 103-1967 Model Numbers SpecificationsSpecifications Safety Interlock System Cutting Deck DimensionsCurb Weight Torque Requirements Operation Product OverviewOperation Controls Drive Levers “Off-Run” SwitchChoke Control Throttle Control Starting the Engine Pre-StartOperating Instructions Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve For ECS Handles Driving the MachineDrive Lever/Neutral Lock/Park Brake Latch Operation For Pistol Grip Handles Changing Gears Keep feet and legs out from under the unit when loading and unloadingIf necessary, use assistance when loading Transporting Recommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceMaintenance Check Engine Oil Level Periodic MaintenanceService Interval Before each use or daily Service Interval As required Check for Loose Hardware Check Safety Interlock SystemService Air Cleaner SERVICE DEALER Change Engine Oil Service Interval After the first 5 hoursService Interval Every 40 hours Note See chart for service intervals Change Fuel Filter Service Interval Every 160 hoursService Interval Every 500 hours Check Spark Plugs Dielectric Grease Thread Locking AdhesivesMobil HTS Grease Or Food-Grade Anti-seize Copper-Based Anti-seize Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjustments Adjusting the Axle Position Adjusting the Cutting Height with Blade Spacers Adjusting the Number of Spacers below Caster Support Hub Transmission Belt AdjustmentWheel Drive Belt Pulley Scrapers Engine to Mower Deck Belt Check belt tension after the first hour of operation Blade Brake Adjustment 48 inch Belt Guide Location Viewed from underneath the deck Belt Guide AdjustmentBrake and Wheel Drive Linkage Adjustment Shown with Blades Disengaged Left Side Shown Shifter Lever Adjustment Wheel Drive Spring Tension Adjustment Shifter Detent AdjustmentPTO Safety Switch Adjustment Handle Height Adjustment Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system area CleaningClean Engine and Exhaust System Area Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins Motor Oil Disposal Clean Debris From MachineClean Grass Build-Up Under Deck Waste Disposal Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cutting blades is/are bent or unbalanced Schematics Schematics Owner’s Responsibilities Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment2 Year Limited Warranty Instructions for Obtaining Warranty ServicePage Description of Work Done Service RecordService Done By DatePage This page may be copied for personal use WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONSMID-MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS OUT-FRONT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS