Exmark TT23KCC, TT23KAC, TT20KCC manual •Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower

1.4.5Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass, if mower must be tilted for transportation, and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed.

1.4.6Never 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.

1.4.7Do Not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.

1.4.8Place speed control lever in neutral, lock drive levers in neutral, disengage PTO, and engage park brake before starting engine.

1.4.9Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.

1.4.10Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being operated.

1.4.11Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove plug wire(s) or key:

•Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.

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

•Before clearing blockages.

•Whenever you leave the mower.

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

•Before removing grass catcher.

•Before refueling.

•Before making height adjustments.

1.4.13Before 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.

1.4.14The fuel system is provided with a shut-off valve. The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuel when:

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

•During transport to and from the job.

•When parking inside a building.

1.4.15This mower was designed for one operator only. Keep all others away from mower during operation.

1.4.16Do NOT mow without the discharge chute or entire grass collection system in place and in proper working condition.

1.4.17Be aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others.

1.4.18Do NOT operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

1.4.19Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

1.4.20If 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 (-) from the negative post on the booster battery to 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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