Exmark Lazer Z HP 465, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Stopping the Engine
1. Bring the unit to a full stop.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Move the motion control levers out to the neutral
lock position.
4. Engage the parking brake.
5. Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
6. Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position to stop the engine.
7. Remove the key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting engine.
8. Close the fuel shut-off valve when the machine
will not be in use for a few days, when
transporting, or when the unit is parked inside
a building.
Driving the Machine
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning
one lever too much ahead of the other.
Operator may lose control of the machine,
which may cause damage to the machine
or injury.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
Important:
To begin movement (forward or
backward) the operator must be in the seat, the
brake lever must be disengaged (pushed down)
before the motion control levers can be moved in
or the engine will stop.
When levers are centered in the T-slot the drive
system is in the neutral position. With levers moved
out in the T-slot the drive system is in the neutral lock
position (Figure 6).
Figure 6
1. Handles Out (Neutral
Lock) 5. Neutral
2. Handles In (Neutral) 6. Reverse
3. Front of Unit 7. Neutral Lock
4. Forward
Driving Forward
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Move the motion control levers inward to the
center to the neutral unlocked position.
3. To move forward in a straight line apply equal
forward pressure to both levers.
To turn left or right, pull the motion control lever
back toward neutral in the direction desired.
The machine will move faster the farther the
motion control levers are moved away from
neutral.
4. To stop, pull the motion control levers back to
the neutral position.
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