Exmark Turf ranger, Operator'S Manual

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4.9 Hour Meter: Located on the steering console just below the steering wheel. The hour
meter is connected to a pressure switch installed in the engine block and it records the
number of hours that the engine has run. If ignition switch is left on without engine
running, hour meter will not run.
NOTE: This switch is not a low oil sensor and will not alert the operator if the engine oil
is low.
4.10 Fuel Shut-Off Valve: Located in the fuel line near the right rear corner of the 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 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 counter-clockwise to turn fuel on.
4.11 Drive Wheel Release Lever: Located under the lower left rear corner of the engine deck
(See Figure 4). The drive wheel release lever is used to release the hydrostatic drive
system to allow machine to be pushed while the engine is not running. Rotate lever 1/8
turn counter-clockwise until caught under spring latch to release drive system. Pull
spring latch out far enough to allow lever to rotate 1/8 turn clockwise to engage drive
system.
NOTE: Do Not tow machine or transmission damage may result.
FIGURE 4
DRIVE WHEEL RELEASE LEVER
5. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 PRE-START
5.1.1 Fill fuel tank. For best results use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. Regular grade
leaded gasoline
may also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will require
more frequent service. See Engine Owner's Manual.
Note: Fuel tank may appear loose at set-up, however, once fuel is added, tank
will slowly expand to fit tank straps.
Do not add oil to gasoline.
Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above a level that is 1/2” below
the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion and prevent fuel spillage.
5.1.2 Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their
safety requirements.
5.1.3 Refer to the Maintenance Section, and perform all of the necessary inspection
and maintenance steps.
5.2 MOWING
5.2.1 Starting Engine: Operator must be in the seat with the parking brake engaged
and the PTO disengaged .
Open fuel shut-off value.