Operation
The latches allow the operator to lock the drive levers
in a “neutral” position where neither the wheel drive
belts nor the brakes engage or in a “park brake”
position where the wheel drive belts are not engaged
and the park brake is engaged (see Figure 4 and
Figure 5).
Choke Control
Located on the front left corner of the fuel tank
support.
Choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine. The
choke control is pulled out to be in the “ON” position
and pushed in to be in the “OFF” position. Do Not
run a warm engine with choke in the “ON” position.
Throttle Control
Located on the on the control console right side.
The throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving
the throttle control forward will increase engine speed
and moving it to the rear will decrease engine speed.
Moving the throttle forward into the detent is full
position.
Transmission Shift Lever
Located under the control console and behind the
fuel tank.
It shifts the 5-speed transmission into five forward
gears, neutral and reverse. Shift transmission only
when drive levers are in the neutral position. Shifting
without drive levers in neutral may cause damage to
the transmission.
Note:
Reverse is “reverse assist” only, meaning when
the transmission is in reverse, the operator has to pull
the unit backward to “assist” with the movement of
the unit.
“Off-Run” Switch
Located on the control console.
Turn the key to the “Run” position to allow the
engine to be started. Turn the key to the “Off ”
position to shut engine off.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Located in the fuel line midway between the tank
and engine.
The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the
flow of fuel when parking inside a building, during
transportation to and from the job sites, and when
the machine will not be used for a few days.
Rotate valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut fuel off.
Rotate valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to turn fuel
on.
Before Operation
Before Operation Safety
•
Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories
and attachments are needed to properly and
safely perform the job. Only use accessories and
attachments approved by Exmark.
•
Inspect the area where the machine is to be used
and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires, bones,
and other foreign objects. These can be thrown
or interfere with the operation of the machine
and may cause personal injury to the operator or
bystanders.
•
This mower was designed for one operator only.
Do Not carry passengers.
•
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
such as safety glasses, long pants, substantial
slip-resistant footwear, and hearing protection.
Tie back long hair and avoid loose clothing and
loose jewelry which may get tangled in moving
parts.
•
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure. Wear
hearing protection when operating this machine.
•
Check that the following items are in place and in
proper working condition: the operator presence
controls, safety switches, guards, shields, discharge
deflector and/or the entire grass catcher system.
Do not operate the machine unless they are in
proper working condition. Replace worn or
deteriorated parts with genuine Exmark parts
when necessary.
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