Exmark Lazer Z XP - Manual (Page 28)

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4.3.4 Engaging PTO:
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ The rotating blades under the mower deck are
dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ DO NOT put hands or feet under the mower or mower
deck when the blades are engaged.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to
be thrown in an 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 death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Never operate mower with discharge deflector raised,
removed, or altered unless there is a grass collection
system or mulch kit in place and in proper working
condition.
The PTO push-pull switch engages the cutting blades. Be sure that all persons
are clear of the mower deck and discharge area before engaging PTO.
IMPORTANT: Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged.
Set throttle to "midway" position. Pull outward on the switch to the “ROTATE”
position. Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing.
4.3.5 Stopping PTO: Set throttle to the “midway” position. Push in on the switch to the
“STOP” position stopping the cutting blades.
4.3.6 Stopping Engine:
a) Bring unit to a full stop. Disengage the PTO, move motion control
levers out to the neutral lock position and engage parking brake.
b) Before stopping the engine, move the throttle control to the “SLOW”
position. Keep on running at idle for a short time, (approximately one
minute) then stop the engine.
c) Rotate ignition switch to “OFF” position. Remove the key to prevent
children or other unauthorized persons from starting engine.
d) Close fuel shut-off valve when machine will not be used for a few days,
when transporting, and when the unit is parked inside a building.
4.4 TRANSPORTING
4.4.1 Transporting a Unit: Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Lock
brake and block wheels. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Be sure that the trailer or truck has all necessary
lighting and marking as required by law. Secure a trailer with a safety chain.