Exmark 4500-501 Rev A manual Operating Instructions, Raise the Rollover Protection System Rops

Operating Instructions

Raise the Rollover Protection System (ROPS)

Important: Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary.

1.Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two roll bar pins (Figure 5).

2.Raise the roll bar to the upright position and install the two pins and secure them with the hairpin cotter pins (Figure 5).

Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the raised position. Ensure that the rear part of the seat is secured with the seat latch.

Figure 5

Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve

Turn the valve to the LH or RH tank.

Starting the Engine

1.Move the motion control levers out to the neutral lock position.

2.Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to engage the parking brake.

3.Push in on the PTO switch to the “STOP” position.

Note: It is not necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine.

4.On a warm engine, place the throttle in the “SLOW” position.

5.On a cold engine, (below 14°F (-10°C)), place the throttle in the “MIDWAY” position.

Note: Do Not use fuel left over from summer.

6.Turn ignition switch to the “ON” position. Depress the glow plug switch and the glow plug light will turn on. Hold switch as required by chart below. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position. Release the ignition switch as soon as the engine starts.

Glow Plug Chart

The glow plug light, located near the glow plug switch, will illuminate when the switch is depressed. The glow plug light indicates the glow plugs are preheating the combustion chamber.

Important: Do Not crank the engine continuously for more then ten seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 30 second cool-down period between starting attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines can burn out the starter motor and/or fuel solenoid.

7.Move the throttle to the “SLOW” (if in “MIDWAY”) and let the engine warm up a few minutes before moving the throttle to the “FAST” position.