Exmark 850, 00 & Higher manual Driving the Machine, Adjusting the Cutting Height

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Operation

Driving the Machine

CAUTION

Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning one lever too much ahead of the other. Operator may lose control of the machine, which may cause damage to the machine or injury.

Use caution when making turns.

Slow the machine down before making sharp turns.

Important: To begin movement (forward or backward) the operator must be in the seat, the brake lever must be disengaged (pushed down) before the motion control levers can be moved in or the engine will stop.

When the motion control levers are positioned fully outward (apart) in the T-slot, the drive system is in the neutral lock position (Figure 13).

Note: The “N” LCD indicator appears when both levers are in the neutral lock position.

When the motion control levers are moved directly inward (together) the drive system is in the neutral operate position.

Figure 13

1.

Neutral lock position

4.

Forward

 

(handles out)

 

 

2.

Neutral operate position

5.

Neutral (operate)

 

(handles in)

6.

Reverse

3.

Front of Unit

 

 

 

 

Driving Forward

1.Release the parking brake.

2.Move the motion control levers inward to the center to the neutral position.

3.To move forward in a straight line, move both levers forward with equal pressure.

To turn left or right, pull the motion control lever back toward neutral in the desired turn direction.

The machine will move faster the farther the motion control levers are moved from the neutral position.

4.To stop, position both motion control levers in the neutral operate position.

 

 

Figure 14

 

1.

Front of Unit

3.

Neutral

2.

Forward

4.

Reverse

Driving in Reverse

1.Move the motion control levers inward to the neutral operate position.

2.To move rearward in a straight line, move both levers rearward with equal pressure.

To turn right, release pressure on the RH motion control lever and the rear of the machine will move towards the rear and to the right.

To turn left, release pressure on the LH motion control lever and the rear of the machine will move towards the rear and to the left.

3.To stop, position both motion control levers in the neutral operate position.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted from 1 1/2 to 5 inches (3.8 cm to 12.7 cm) in 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) increments.

1.Stop the machine and move the motion control levers outward to the neutral locked position.

2.Disengage the PTO.

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Contents Quest SP Models California Introduction Contents Safety Safety Alert SymbolSafe Operating Practices PreparationSafety Operation Using the Rollover Protection System Rops Slope OperationMaintenance and Storage ChildrenTowing Safety Safety and Instructional Decals 103-3270 107-2102 109-3148 109-6014 109-9173 112-8651 PTO Switch Symbols 116-2834 Specifications Model NumbersSystems Dimensions Curb Weight Product OverviewTorque Requirements Tread Width Center to Center of Tires, WidthwiseOperation ControlsDrive Wheel Release Valves Hour MeterFuel Shut-Off Valve PTO Engagement Switch Pre-StartDeck Lift Pedal Transport LockOperating Instructions Raise the Rollover Protection System RopsOpen the Fuel Shut-Off Valve Starting the EngineEngaging the PTO Disengaging the PTOAdjusting the Cutting Height Driving the MachineAdjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Torque the 3/8 nyloc nut to 27-33 ft-lb 37-45 N-mTransporting Transporting a UnitLoading a Unit Operation Maintenance Recommended Maintenance SchedulesCheck Battery Charge Recommended Jump Starting ProcedureCheck Engine Oil Level Do Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions exist Check Mower BladesCheck Safety Interlock System Service DealerService Air Cleaner Check Rollover Protection System Roll Bar KnobsCheck Seat Belt Check for Loose HardwareCheck Tire Pressures Check Condition Of BeltsLubricate Grease Fittings Check Spark PlugsCheck Spark Arrester if equipped Thread Locking Adhesives Copper-Based Anti-seizeDielectric Grease Deck LevelingAdjusting the Blade Slope Adjusting the Parking Brake Pump Drive Belt TensionDeck Belt Tension Motion Control Handle Adjustment Adjusting the heightFull Forward Tracking Adjustment Adjusting the Seat Ride SuspensionElectric Clutch Adjustment Feeler gauge Brake mounting bolt Shim Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling FinsClean Hydro Fan Cooling Fins Clean Debris From MachineBattery Disposal Waste DisposalMotor Oil Disposal Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionPosition see Drive Wheel Release Schematics Electrical DiagramSchematic Quest SP Turf Equipment Page Service Record Date Description of Work Done Service Done ByPage This page may be copied for personal use See EXMARK’S Complete Line of Accessories and Options
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