Exmark PIONEER E-SERIES Operators, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
rear, to the detent, will put the choke in the “OFF”
position. Do Not run a warm engine with choke in
the “ON” position.
Figure 6
1. Throttle lever 4. Blade control switch
(power take-off)
2. Choke lever 5. Ignition switch
3. Hour meter
Throttle Control
Located on right console (red lever) (see Figure 6).
The throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving
the throttle lever forward will increase engine speed
and moving the throttle lever to the rear will decrease
engine speed. Moving the throttle forward into the
detent is full throttle.
Brake Lever
Located on left side of unit, just to the front of the
LH motion control lever.
The brake lever engages a parking brake on the drive
wheels.
Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake.
Push the lever forward and down to disengage the
brake.
The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when
transporting.
Ignition Switch
Located on right console (see Figure 6).
The ignition switch is used to start and stop the
engine. The switch has three positions “OFF”, “ON”
and “START”. Insert key into switch and rotate
clockwise to the “ON” position. Rotate clockwise to
the next position to engage the starter (key must be
held against spring pressure in this position). Allow
the key to return to the “on” position immediately
after the engine starts.
Figure 7
1. Off 3. Start
2. On
Note:
Brake must be engaged, motion control
levers out (neutral lock position) and PTO switch
disengaged to start engine. (It is not necessary for the
operator to be in the seat to start the engine.)
Hour Meter
Located on the control panel (see Figure 6 and
Figure 8).
The hour meter records the number of hours that
the engine has run.
Figure 8
1. LCD indicators 3. Hour/Voltage display
2. Low voltage indicator
light
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Located by the lower LH ROPS tube mounting.
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