Exmark 850 Lawn Aerator User Manual


 
Safety
WARNING
There is no rollover protection when the roll
bar is down. Wheels dropping over edges,
ditches, steep banks, or water can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious injury,
death or drowning.
• Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked
position and use seat belt.
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely
necessary.
• Do Not wear seat belt when the roll bar
is down.
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance
permits.
• Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
branches, doorways, and electrical wires) before
driving under any objects and Do Not contact
them.
• In the event of a rollover, take the unit to an
Authorized Service Dealer to have the ROPS
inspected.
Children
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of another responsible adult,
not the operator.
• Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter
the area.
• Before and while backing or changing direction,
look behind, down, and side-to-side for small
children.
• Never carry children, even with the blades off.
They may fall off and be seriously injured or
interfere with safe machine operation.
• Children who have been given rides in the past
may suddenly appear in the mowing area for
another ride and be run over or backed over by
the mower.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
Towing
• Use for towing only if equipped with an Exmark
hitch kit. Do Not attach towed equipment except
at the hitch point.
• Follow Exmark’s recommendation for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
This information can be found in the hitch kit
instruction sheet and on the decal.
• Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
• On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment
may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
• Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
Maintenance and Storage
• Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect
spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop
before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
• Keep engine and engine area free from
accumulation of grass, leaves, excessive grease
or oil, and other debris which can accumulate
in these areas. These materials can become
combustible and may result in a re.
• Let engine cool before storing and Do Not store
near ame or any enclosed area where open pilot
lights or heat appliances are present.
• Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do
Not store fuel near ames or drain indoors.
• Park machine on level ground. Never allow
untrained personnel to service machine.
• Use jack stands to support components when
required.
• Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
• Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire
before making any repairs. Disconnect the
negative terminal rst and the positive last.
Reconnect positive rst and negative last.
• Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s)
or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing
them. Only replace damaged blades. Never
straighten or weld them.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
If possible, Do Not make adjustments with the
engine running.
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