Exmark 4500-466 manual Adjusting the Cutting Height, Driving Forward

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Operation

Figure 15

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 16

 

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 left or right, release pressure on the motion control lever toward the desired turn direction.

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 to 5 1/2 inches (2.5 cm to 14 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.

3.Position the transport lock in the latching position.

4.Raise and lock the deck to the 5 1/2 inch (14 cm) transport position (Figure 17).

The deck is raised by pushing the foot operated deck lift pedal forward. The pedal is located at the front right corner of the floor pan.

Note: When changing the cutting height positions, always come to a complete stop and disengage the PTO.

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4500-466 specifications

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