Exmark TT4817KAC, TT4817KAEC, TT5217KA Start the engine carefully with feet well away from blades

1.4.4Use EXTREME caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction and/or control could occur. Mow across slopes with walk behind mowers, never up and down. Loss of control and/or loss of operator’s footing could result in a fall with an arm or leg getting under the mower or engine deck and sustaining serious injury. Drive slower on slopes. Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases. DO NOT operate on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises, which can cause erratic handlebar movement and loss of footing. Keep away from drop-offs and steep banks. Avoid sudden starts. Look down and behind you before and while moving backwards. DO NOT mow slopes when grass is wet - slippery conditions create hazardous footing, affect steering, and reduce traction and braking. The operator is responsible for safe operation on slopes. See inside back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the area to be mowed.

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 levers in neutral lock position, disengage PTO, and engage park brake before starting engine.

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

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

1.4.11Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove plug wire(s) or remove ignition 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).

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

•Before clearing blockages.

•Whenever you leave the mower.

•Before removing the grass catcher.

•Before refueling.

•Before making height adjustments.

1.4.13Before stopping the engine, return the throttle control to the idle position for about one minute to allow the engine to cool down.

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 grass deflector or entire grass collection system in place and in proper working condition.

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