Exmark 4500-689 Changing Gears, Transporting a Unit, Driving Forward, Driving in Reverse

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Driving Forward

Operation

To place the drive levers in the “drive” position, slightly squeeze the drive levers while placing thumbs on the outer thumb lobe of the neutral lock/park brake latches (or the index finger on the front lobe) and rotate them from under the drive levers. Slowly and carefully release the drive levers. See Figure 7 position 1.

Smoothly release both drive levers to engage drive wheels.

Pull the unit backward to “assist” with the movement of the unit.

To stop, squeeze drive levers all the way back to engage the brakes. Move the neutral lock latches into the “park brake” position and release drive levers. Move the speed control lever to the neutral position.

Figure 7

1.

Drive Lever in drive

3.

Drive Lever locked in

 

position

 

neutral position

2.

Drive Lever in neutral

4.

Drive Lever locked in

 

position

 

park position

Driving Forward

1.With drive levers in the “neutral” or “park brake” position, shift transmission into desired gear.

2.Squeeze both drive levers and move both neutral lock/park brake latches from the “neutral” or “park brake” position to the “drive” position.

3.To move forward in a straight line, smoothly release both drive levers to engage drive wheels.

To turn left or right, squeeze the right hand drive lever to turn right and the left hand drive lever to turn left.

Squeeze drive levers all the way back to engage brakes. Move neutral lock/park brake latches into the “park brake” position and release drive levers. Shift transmission into neutral.

Driving in Reverse

Note: Reverse gear is reverse assist only, the operator must pull the unit backwards.

To move rearward, squeeze the drive levers to neutral position and move the shifter to the “R”.

Changing Gears

When changing gears, always squeeze drive levers to the neutral position. The shift lever may be moved with a knee or by hand (engage the neutral lock latches if shifting by hand).

Note: Reverse gear is “reverse assist” only, the operator must pull the unit backwards.

Transporting

Transporting a Unit

Driving in ReverseChanging Gears WARNING

Loading the mower onto a trailer without strong enough or properly supported ramps could be dangerous. The ramps could collapse causing the unit to fall, which could cause injury.

Use proper ramps that are secured to the truck or trailer.

Keep feet and legs out from under the unit when loading and unloading.

If necessary, use assistance when loading.

Be sure the fuel shut-off valve is closed.

Use a heavy duty trailer to transport the machine. Engage neutral lock latches and park brake, then block wheels.

Securely fasten the machine to the trailer with straps, chains, cables, or ropes.

Do Not rely solely on the parking brake to hold the machine on the trailer.

Be sure that the trailer has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law and use a safety chain.

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Contents METRO For Serial Nos 920,000 & HigherCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning All Rights ReservedIntroduction Model No Serial NoContents Safety SafetySafety Alert Symbol ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVEDKeep face away from nozzle and gas tank/container opening DANGERAvoid prolonged breathing of vapors Keep away from eyes and skin Never siphon by mouthAllow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool before touching OperationSlope Operation Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine areaMow across slopes, never up and down Maintenance and StorageDo Not mow slopes when grass is wet Do Not mow near drop-offs or near waterSafety and Instructional Decals 103-2076 103-2244 1-403143 98-5954 103-1623103-1798 103-2245103-1967 117-2718 103-562648 inch Deck Units Only Pistol Grip Units OnlySafety Interlock System SpecificationsSpecifications Model NumbersTorque Requirements DimensionsCurb Weight Cutting DeckControls Product OverviewOperation OperationThrottle Control “Off-Run” SwitchChoke Control Drive LeversOpen the Fuel Shut-Off Valve Pre-StartOperating Instructions Starting the EngineFor Pistol Grip Handles Driving the MachineDrive Lever/Neutral Lock/Park Brake Latch Operation For ECS HandlesTransporting Keep feet and legs out from under the unit when loading and unloadingIf necessary, use assistance when loading Changing GearsMaintenance Recommended Maintenance SchedulesMaintenance Service Interval As required Periodic MaintenanceService Interval Before each use or daily Check Engine Oil LevelSERVICE DEALER Check Safety Interlock SystemService Air Cleaner Check for Loose HardwareNote See chart for service intervals Service Interval After the first 5 hoursService Interval Every 40 hours Change Engine OilCheck Spark Plugs Service Interval Every 160 hoursService Interval Every 500 hours Change Fuel FilterCopper-Based Anti-seize Thread Locking AdhesivesMobil HTS Grease Or Food-Grade Anti-seize Dielectric GreaseAdjustments Adjusting the Cutting HeightAdjusting the Axle Position Adjusting the Number of Spacers below Caster Support Hub Adjusting the Cutting Height with Blade SpacersEngine to Mower Deck Belt AdjustmentWheel Drive Belt Pulley Scrapers Transmission BeltBlade Brake Adjustment Check belt tension after the first hour of operationShown with Blades Disengaged Belt Guide AdjustmentBrake and Wheel Drive Linkage Adjustment 48 inch Belt Guide Location Viewed from underneath the deckLeft Side Shown Shifter Lever Adjustment Handle Height Adjustment Shifter Detent AdjustmentPTO Safety Switch Adjustment Wheel Drive Spring Tension AdjustmentRemove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins CleaningClean Engine and Exhaust System Area Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system areaWaste Disposal Clean Debris From MachineClean Grass Build-Up Under Deck Motor Oil DisposalTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCutting blades is/are bent or unbalanced Schematics SchematicsInstructions for Obtaining Warranty Service Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment2 Year Limited Warranty Owner’s ResponsibilitiesPage Date Service RecordService Done By Description of Work DonePage This page may be copied for personal use OUT-FRONT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONSMID-MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS