Exmark Lawn Mower manual Operating the Blades, Engaging the Blades

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Operation

 

Figure 7

1. Control panel

2. Blade control

 

switch—Off position

3.Move the throttle lever to midway and the choke lever forward before starting a cold engine (Figure 8).

Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.

 

 

Figure 9

 

1.

Ignition key—start

4.

Start

 

position

5.

Run

2.

Control panel

3.

Choke

6.

Off

5.If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the choke lever partially forward for a few seconds (Figure 9).

Figure 8

1.

Control panel

4.

Throttle—slow

2.

Choke—on

5.

Throttle—fast

3.Choke–off

4.Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter. When the engine starts, release the key (Figure 9).

Important: Do not engage the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow a 60 second cool-down period between attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor.

Operating the Blades

The blade control switch, represented by a power take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power to the mower blades. This switch controls power to any attachments that draw power from the engine, including the mower deck and cutting blades.

Engaging the Blades

1.Release pressure on the motion control levers and place the machine in neutral.

2.Move the throttle midway to the Fast position.

Note: Always engage the blades with the throttle in the midway position.

3.Pull out on the blade control switch to On to engage the blades (Figure 10).

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Contents Quest California Introduction Contents Safety Safety Alert SymbolSafe Operating Practices General OperationService Slope OperationChildren TowingExmark Riding Mower Safety General ServiceSafety and Instructional Decals 93-7009109-6035 109-9173 109-6016 Battery Symbols Systems SpecificationsModel Numbers Dimensions Curb Weight Product OverviewTorque Requirements Tread Width Center to Center of Tires, WidthwiseOperation ControlsThink Safety First Operating InstructionsParking Brake Lever Height-of-Cut Foot LeverRecommended Gasoline Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Checking the Engine Oil LevelStarting the Engine Gasoline/Alcohol blendsOperating the Blades Engaging the BladesSafety Interlock System Understanding the Safety Interlock SystemTesting the Safety Interlock System Stopping the EngineDriving Forward or Backward ForwardAdjusting the Height of Cut Tracking AdjustmentStopping the Machine BackwardChanging the Seat Ride Suspension Adjusting the Anti-Scalp RollersPositioning the Seat Adjusting the Motion Control Levers Adjusting the TiltAdjusting the Height Pushing the Machine by HandSide Discharge TransportingTo Operate the Machine Transporting a UnitOperating Tips When Stopping Keep the Underside of the Mower CleanBlade Maintenance Cutting SpeedMaintenance Recommended Maintenance SchedulesAccessing the Battery Raising the SeatLubrication Greasing the BearingsEngine Maintenance Servicing the Air CleanerServicing the Engine Oil Servicing Paper ElementChecking the Oil Level Changing the Oil and FilterOil drain Pan Oil drain plug Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level Change the Hydraulic System FilterCleaning the Blower Housing Installing the Spark PlugServicing the Spark Plug Removing the Spark PlugReplacing the Fuel Filter Fuel System MaintenanceElectrical System Maintenance Charging the Battery Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery Installing the Battery Servicing the Fuses and RelayDrive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Mower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting BladesBefore Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Inspecting the BladesRemoving the Blades Sharpening the BladesMower Belt Maintenance Installing the BladesInspecting the Belts Replacing the Mower BeltAdjusting the Blade Slope Leveling the Mower DeckBlades front to rear Measure here Outside cutting edges Installing the Mower Deck Removing the Mower DeckReplacing the Discharge Deflector Locate items shown in FigureCleaning Washing the Underside of the MowerCleaning and Storage StorageTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionTo Pushing the Machine by Hand Schematics Diagram-Briggs & StrattonElectrical Diagram-Kohler For units purchased on or after January 1 Page Service Record Date Description of Work Done Service Done By

Lawn Mower specifications

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