Exmark Turf Tracer HP manual Off-Run Switch 15 & 17 HP Kawasaki Manual Start only

4.1.6PTO 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.

For manual start engines: The park brake must be disengaged before the PTO is engaged or the engine will kill.

4.1.7Choke Control: Choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine.

The choke control is located on the front left corner of the fuel tank support and is activated by pulling the control outward.

Once the engine has started move the choke control to the off position and move the throttle to the medium or full throttle position.

4.1.8Throttle 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.

4.1.9“Off-Run” Switch (15 & 17 HP Kawasaki Manual Start only):

Located on the console. Turn key to the “Run” position to allow the engine to be started. Turn key to the “Off” position to shut engine off.

Operator must have speed control lever in neutral and blade engagement lever fully disengaged to start engine.

4.1.10Ignition Switch (17 HP Kawasaki Electric Start only):

Located on the control console. The ignition switch starts and stops 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). When engine starts, release key.

Operator must have speed control lever in neutral, OPC levers depressed, and blade engagement lever fully disengaged to start engine.

4.1.11Park Brake Lever: Located on the right side of the unit above the hydraulic tank. The brake lever engages the park 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.

When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be chocked or blocked in addition to the brake being engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting.

Park brake must be disengaged before moving speed control out of neutral or engine will kill.

For manual start engines: The park brake must also be disengaged before the PTO is engaged or the engine will kill.

4.1.12Fuel 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.

Rotate valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut fuel off. Rotate valve 1/4 turn counter- clockwise to turn fuel on.

4.1.13Drive Wheel Release Valves: Located on the top rear corner of the hydrostatic pumps. Drive wheel release valves are use to release the hydro-static drive system to allow the machine to be moved by hand without the engine running. Turn valves one turn counterclockwise to release the drive system.

Turn clockwise to reset the drive system. Do Not over-tighten.

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