Exmark Metro HP MHP3614KA, Operator'S Manual

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The sharpness of the turn varies by how much the lever is squeezed. If both
levers are squeezed all the way back, both brakes will engage and the machine
will stop. For straight ahead motion, smoothly release both drive levers to
engage both drive wheels simultaneously.
4.1.3 Neutral Lock/Parking Brake Latch: Located directly above the drive levers. The
purpose of these latches is to 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 are not engaged and
the park brake is engaged. To lock the drive levers in “neutral”, squeeze the
drive levers back, place thumbs on the upper portion of the neutral lock/park
brake latches and move them to the rear. Release drive levers. To lock the
levers in “park brake”, squeeze the drive levers back, place thumb on the upper
portion of the neutral lock/park brake latches and move them ahead. Release
drive levers (See Figure 12).
Apply parking brakes whenever leaving the operators position.
FIG. 12
DRIVE LEVER, NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE LATCH OPERATION
4.1.4 Blade Engagement: Located on the left side of the upper handle.
To engage the blades, push the lever forward, or away from the operator, until
the linkage locks over-center.
To disengage the blades, pull the lever to the rear, or towards the operator.
4.1.5 Choke Control: Choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine.
On the B&S engine the choke control is located on the left hand, front corner of
the engine and is activated by pulling the control outward. On Kawasaki and
Kohler engines, the choke is part of the throttle control lever and is activated by
moving the throttle control to the full forward position.
Once the engine has started move the choke control to the off position and
move the throttle to the medium or full throttle position.
4.1.6 Throttle Control: Located on the control console’s 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. All Kohler
and 14 HP Kawasaki units are equipped with throttle kill as a standard feature.
Moving the throttle to the full rear “Stop” position will shut off the engine (B&S
and 15 & 17 HP Kawasaki units use a key switch to shut off engine).
PARK
BRAKE
LATCH IS IN
THE DRIVE
POSTION
ROTATE FORWARD FOR
PARK BRAKE POSITION
ROTATE BACK FOR
NEUTRAL LOCK POSITION
FULL SPEED
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
LOCK
NEUTRAL - HOLD IN THIS POSITION
FORWARD - RELEASE DRIVE LEVER
REVERSE - SQUEEZE DRIVE LEVER