Exmark FMD 604, FMD 524 Disengage PTO before starting engine, c Before dumping the grass catcher

1.4.7Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or covers. Always have safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper working condition.

1.4.8Do Not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.

1.4.9Disengage PTO before starting engine.

1.4.10Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.

1.4.11Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being operated.

1.4.12Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key:

a)Before checking, cleaning, or working on the mower.

b)After striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the mower).

c)Before clearing blockages.

d)Whenever you leave the mower.

1.4.13Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop:

a)Before refueling.

b)Before making height adjustments.

c)Before dumping the grass catcher.

1.4.14Before stopping the engine, place the throttle control midway between the “slow” and “fast” positions. Allow the engine to run a minimum of 15 seconds, then stop the engine.

1.4.15The fuel system is provided with a shut-off valve. The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuel when:

a)The machine will not be used for a few days.

b)During transport to and from the job.

c)When parking inside a building.

1.4.16This mower was designed for one operator only. Keep all others away from mower during operation.

1.4.17Do Not mow with the discharge deflector raised, removed or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly.

1.4.18Be aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others.

1.4.19Do NOT operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

1.4.20Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, other objects that may obscure vision.

1.4.21If jump starting is required:

a)Connect the positive (+) power cable from the positive post on the booster battery to the positive terminal post on the starter solenoid switch (this post has the positive battery cable attached to it).

b)Connect the negative or ground cable (-) to the negative post on the battery to any engine deck ground, preferably the engine block as far away from the battery as possible.

c)Disconnect battery cables in the reverse order after starting.

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