Exmark VH15KA483 - Manual (Page 21)

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DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ An uncovered discharge opening will
allow objects to be thrown in an
operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also,
contact with the blade could occur.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Thrown objects or blade contact can
cause serious injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Never operate the mower with the
discharge deflector raised, removed, or
altered unless there is a grass collection
system or mulch kit in place and working
properly.
Be sure that all persons are clear of mower deck and discharge area before engaging
the PTO. Set throttle to “midway” position. Pull the PTO engagement knob up
to engage blades. Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing (See Section
3.1.6).
Park brake must be disengaged before PTO is engaged or engine will kill.
3.3.8 PTO Disengagement: Push down on the PTO engagement knob to disengage
the blades. (See Section 3.1.6)
3.4 TRANSPORTING
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Loading the mower onto a trailer without
strong enough or properly supported
ramps could be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ The ramps could collapse causing the
unit to fall, which could cause injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Use proper ramps that are secured to the
truck or trailer.
♦ Keep feet and legs out from under the
unit when loading and unloading.
♦ If necessary, use assistance when
loading.
Be sure fuel shut-off valve is closed.
Use a heavy duty trailer to transport the machine. Engage park brakes and block
wheels. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer with straps, chains, cables, or
ropes. Be sure that the trailer has all necessary lighting and marking as
required by law and use a safety chain.
Do not rely solely on parking brake to hold machine on trailer.