Exmark Metro 21, Metro 26 manual

FIGURE 5

4.1.3Self-Propel Drive Bail:

Located on the upper handle as shown in Figure 5. When the self-propel drive bail is squeezed, the unit will move forward at the speed set on the speed control lever. When this bail is released the unit will stop moving.

4.1.4Throttle-Choke Control:

The throttle-choke control is located on the left side of the handles as shown in Figure 6. The lever is used to control engine speed. Moving the lever to the full forward (Choke) position will place the lever in the choke position. The choke aids in starting a cold engine. Moving the throttle control forward will increase engine speed and moving it to the rear will decrease engine speed.

FIGURE 6

The throttle-choke control also includes an engine kill position. Moving the lever into the full rearward (Off) position will kill the engine.

4.1.5Blade Control Lever:

The blade control lever is located on the right side of the handle next to the Blade Control Bail as shown in Figure 6. Moving the blade control lever into the full forward position while depressing the blade control bail engages the blade. Releasing the blade control bail automatically disengages the blades.

4.1.6Speed Control Lever:

The ground speed control is located on the right side of the handles below the blade engagement lever as shown in Figure 6. The ground speed control has three settings which control the ground speed of the mower.

4.1.7Fuel Shut-Off Valve:

The fuel shut off valve is installed on the fuel tank under the fuel cap.

The fuel shut off valve shuts off the flow of fuel when the machine will not be used for a few days, when parking inside a building, and during transport to and from the job. Rotate the valve clockwise to shut off fuel. Rotate the valve counter- clockwise to turn on fuel.

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