Exmark VH15KA362 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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1.4.18 Be aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others.
1.4.19 Do NOT operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
1.4.20 Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that
may obscure vision.
1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.5.1 For engine maintenance, follow the engine manufacture’s recommendations
precisely as stated in the engine manual.
1.5.2 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 fire.
1.5.3 Store fuel in a container specifically designed for this purpose in a cool, dry place.
1.5.4 Keep the mower and fuel container in locked storage to prevent children from
playing or tampering with them.
1.5.5 Gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers should not be stored in a basement
or any enclosed area where open pilot lights or heat appliances are present.
1.5.6 Maximum mowing results and safety can only be achieved if the mower is
properly maintained and operated correctly.
1.5.7 Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper tightness.
1.5.8 Keep all guards, shields, and all safety devices in place and in safe working condition.
1.5.9 Frequently check for worn or deteriorating components that could create a hazard.
1.5.10 All replacement parts must be the same as or equivalent to the parts supplied as
original equipment.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure
can penetrate skin and cause injury.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Fluid accidentally injected into the skin
must be surgically removed within a few
hours by a doctor familiar with this form of
injury or gangrene may result.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Make sure all hydraulic fluid hoses and
lines are in good condition and all
hydraulic connections and fittings are tight
before applying pressure to hydraulic
system.
Keep body and hands away from pinhole
leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure
hydraulic fluid.
Use cardboard or paper and not hands to
find hydraulic leaks.
Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic
system by locking drive levers in neutral
and shutting off engine before performing
any work on the hydraulic system.