Exmark Turf Tracer HP User Manual
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See inside the back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the
area to be mowed.
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Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases.
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Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope.
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Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill. Weight transfer to the
front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and
steering.
steering.
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Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that change the operating
angle, as rough terrain could overturn the machine.
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Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing
area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Use extreme care with grass catchers or attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine and cause loss of control.
1.4.5
Use EXTREME caution when backing up. LOOK BEHIND YOU!!
1.4.6
Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass, if mower must be tilted
for transportation, and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be
mowed.
for transportation, and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be
mowed.
1.4.7
Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or covers. Always have
safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper
working condition.
safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper
working condition.
1.4.8
Do Not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine.
Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal
injury.
Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal
injury.
1.4.9
Place speed control levers in neutral lock position, disengage PTO, and engage
park brake before starting engine.
park brake before starting engine.
1.4.10
Start the engine carefully with feet well away from blades.
1.4.11
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being
operated.
operated.
1.4.12
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove plug wire(s) or
ignition key:
ignition key:
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Before checking, cleaning, or working on the mower.
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After striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the mower).
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Before clearing blockages.
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Whenever you leave the mower.
1.4.13
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop:
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Before removing the grass catcher.
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Before refueling.
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Before making height adjustments.
1.4.14
Before stopping the engine, place the throttle control midway between the “slow”
and “fast” positions. Allow the engine to run a minimum of 15 seconds; then
stop the engine.
and “fast” positions. Allow the engine to run a minimum of 15 seconds; then
stop the engine.
1.4.15
The fuel system is provided with a shut-off valve. The fuel shut-off valve is used
to shut off the fuel when:
to shut off the fuel when:
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The machine will not be used for a few days.
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During transport to and from the job.
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When parking inside a building.