Operation
Figure 7
Note:
Similarly, squeezing the left wheel clutch
lever turns the machine to the left.
When you complete the turn, release the wheel
clutch lever, and the drive re-engages both wheels
(see Figure 8).
Figure 8
5. To stop the traction drive, release the traction
drive lever.
Driving Rearward:
1. Place the speed selector lever to the desired
rearward position, making sure it locks in the
notch.
2. To move rearward, engage the traction drive,
slowly squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to
the handle. Momentarily squeezing and releasing
the left or right wheel clutch lever allows for
steering adjustments to keep the machine going in
a straight line.
To turn right, squeeze the right wheel clutch lever
toward the handle. This disengages the drive to
the right wheel while the left wheel continues
driving, and the machine turns to the right.
Note:
Similarly, squeezing the left wheel clutch
lever turns the machine to the left.
Squeezing both wheel clutch levers simultaneously
disengages the drive to both wheels. This enables
machine to be moved rearward without stopping
to shift it into a reverse gear. It also allows you to
maneuver and transport the machine more easily
when the engine is not running.
Operating the Broom
DANGER
When the machine is in operation, contact with
rotating or moving parts will severely injure
hands and feet.
•
Before adjusting, cleaning, inspecting,
troubleshooting, or repairing the machine,
stop the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop. Disconnect the wire from the
spark plug and keep it away from the plug to
prevent someone from accidentally starting
the engine.
•
Stay behind the handles and away from the
broom while operating the machine.
•
Keep face, hands, feet, and any other part of
your body or clothing away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
WARNING
Contact with a rotating broom can result in
serious personal injury or death to the operator
or bystanders.
•
To remove an obstruction from the broom;
refer to Clearing a Clogged Broom.
•
Do Not operate the machine if the broom
drive lever is not functioning properly.
Contact your authorized EXMARK SERVICE
DEALER.
WARNING
The rotating broom can throw stones and other
foreign objects, causing serious personal injury
to the operator or to bystanders.
•
Keep the working area clear and free of all
objects that the broom could pick up and
throw.
•
Keep all children and pets away from the area
of operation.
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