Exmark Turf tracer HP, Operator'S Manual

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4.1.4 Neutral Lock Latch: Located directly above the drive levers. These latches
allow the operator to lock the drive levers in a "neutral" position where neither
of the drive wheels are engaged in either a forward or reverse direction (See
Figure 8).
FIG. 8
DRIVE LEVER, NEUTRAL LOCK LATCH OPERATION
4.1.5 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.
4.1.6 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.
4.1.7 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 (15
&17 HP Kawasaki & B&S units use a key switch to shut off engine).
4.1.8 “Off-Run” Switch (15 & 17 HP Kawasaki Manual Start & 16 HP B&S only) :
Located on the console (Serial No.s 190,000 and higher) or front, left corner of
the fuel tank support (Serial No.s 160,000-189,999). Turn key to the “Run”
position to allow the engine to be started. Turn key to the “Off” position to shut
engine off.
4.1.9 Ignition Switch (17 HP Kawasaki Electric Start only):
Located on the control console. The ignition switch starts and stops the engine.
The switch has three postions “OFF”, “ON”, and “START”. Insert key into
switch and rotate clockwise to the “ON” postion. Rotate clockwise to the next
position to engage the starter (key must be held against spring pressure in this
position). When engine starts, release key.
Operator must have transmission in neutral and blade engagement lever
fully disengaged to start engine.
4.1.10 Fuel Shut-Off Valve: Installed in the fuel line midway between the tank and 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 the job sites, and when the
machine will not be used for a few days.