Exmark Ultra Vac 5. OPERATION:, WARNING, DANGER

1. Follow the operation instruct ions in Section 5 to run the unit . Run the unit with the blades

and blower engaged for 2 minutes. Disengage the blades, stop engine and wait for all

moving parts t o st op. Remove spark plug wire(s) or r em ove k ey.

2. Remove the belt cover and check t o make sure t hat the belt is riding near the center of the

flat idler on the idler arm . If t he belt is not riding near the center of the idler, r em ove the

blower, and bend the idler arm slightly. Reinstall t he blower and belt cover and per form

steps 1 and 2 again t o verify belt position.

5. OPERATION:

Although hazard control and acci dent prevention are partial l y dependent upon t he design

and configurati on of t he equi pment, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness,

concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation,

transport, maintenance, and storage of t he equipment. It i s essent i al that all O perat or

Safety Mechanisms be connect ed and in operating condit i on pri or t o use f or mow ing. Refer

to the Operator’ s M anual f or t he mow er f or addi t i onal hazard cont rol and accident

prevention informat i on.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

♦ An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to

be thrown in operator’s or bystander’s direction.

Also, contact with blade could occur.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

♦ Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious

injury or k ill you or bystanders.

HOW TO AVOID T HE HAZARD

♦ Never operate mower unless discharge chute or

entire g r ass collect ion system is inst alled.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

♦ There are rotating blades in the blower and under

the mower deck.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

♦ Blade contact can cause serious operat or or

bystander injury or even death.

HOW TO AVOID T HE HAZARD

♦ Keep hands and feet out of blower openings and out

fr om under t he m ower or m ower deck .

♦ Shut of f the deck drive, stop the engine, and wait for

all moving parts t o stop befor e clear ing obstructions.

Note: When mowi ng in areas with sandy soil, use low lift blades on the cutting deck

and higher cutting heights to minimize w ear on the blower components.

1. Read the operator ’s manual for your m ower and familiarize yourself with all contr ols before

operating t he m achine. Make sure that you understand t he controls, their locat ions, their

funct ions, and t heir safety req uir em ent s.