Exmark Lazer ZHP - Manual (Page 23)

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DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and
cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Purchase and store gasoline only in an approved
container.
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Always place gasoline containers on the ground away
from your vehicle before filling.
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Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic
truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow
the loss of any static charge.
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When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its
wheels on the ground.
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If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a
truck or trailer from a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
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If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep the
nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
4.2.2 Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and
their safety requirements.
4.2.3 Refer to Maintenance, Section 5, and perform all the necessary inspection and
maintenance steps.
4.3 MOWING
4.3.1 Open fuel shut-off valve (left or right tank).
4.3.2 Starting Engine: Operator must be in seat with the brake engaged, the
blade engagement switch disengaged, and the motion control levers out
(neutral lock position).
On a cold engine, place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and
“FAST” positions and pull choke to the “ON” position. Turn ignition switch to
the “start” position. Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT crank the engine continuously for more than ten
(10) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60 second
cool-down period between starting attempts. Failure to follow these
guide lines can burn out the starter motor.
After starting a cold engine, gradually return choke to the “OFF” position as the
engine warms up.
On a warm engine, place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and
“FAST” positions and leave the choke in the “OFF” position.