Exmark Lawn Mower manual Driving Forward or Backward

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Operation

Try to start with operator in seat, parking brake engaged, PTO engaged and motion control levers in the neutral lock position - starter must not crank.

Try to start with operator in seat, parking brake engaged, PTO disengaged, and the left motion control lever in, starter must not crank, repeat again with the right lever in, then with both levers in - starter must not crank.

2.Check kill circuits. Run engine at one-third throttle, disengage parking brake and raise off of seat (but do not get off of machine) engine must initiate shutdown.

Run engine at one-third throttle, engage PTO and raise off of seat (but do not get off of machine) engine must initiate shutdown.

Run engine at one-third throttle, with brake disengaged, move levers in and raise off seat (but do not get off of machine) engine must initiate shutdown.

Again, run engine at one-third throttle, brake engaged, and move left motion control lever in

-engine must initiate shutdown.

Repeat again moving the right lever in, then moving both levers in - engine must initiate shutdown whether operator is on seat or not.

Note: If machine does not pass any of these tests, do not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK

SERVICE DEALER.

Important: It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to use for mowing.

Driving Forward or Backward

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in the Fast position for best performance. Always operate in the Fast (full throttle) position.

CAUTION

Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning one lever too much ahead of the other. Operator may lose control of the machine, which may cause damage to the machine or injury.

Use caution when making turns.

Slow the machine down before making sharp turns.

Forward

1.Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.

2.To go forward, slowly push the motion control levers forward (Figure 12).

 

Figure 12

 

1.

Neutral position

3.

Backward

2.

Center unlock position

4.

Forward

To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion control levers (Figure 12).

To turn, pull back on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn (Figure 12).

The farther you move the motion control levers in either direction, the faster the machine will move in that direction.

To stop, pull the motion control levers to neutral.

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Contents Quest California Introduction Contents Safe Operating Practices SafetySafety Alert Symbol General OperationChildren ServiceSlope Operation TowingExmark Riding Mower Safety General ServiceSafety and Instructional Decals 93-7009109-6035 109-9173 109-6016 Battery Symbols Model Numbers SpecificationsSystems Dimensions Torque Requirements Curb WeightProduct Overview Tread Width Center to Center of Tires, WidthwiseOperation ControlsParking Brake Lever Think Safety FirstOperating Instructions Height-of-Cut Foot LeverRecommended Gasoline Starting the Engine Using Stabilizer/ConditionerChecking the Engine Oil Level Gasoline/Alcohol blendsOperating the Blades Engaging the BladesTesting the Safety Interlock System Safety Interlock SystemUnderstanding the Safety Interlock System Stopping the EngineDriving Forward or Backward ForwardStopping the Machine Adjusting the Height of CutTracking Adjustment BackwardPositioning the Seat Adjusting the Anti-Scalp RollersChanging the Seat Ride Suspension Adjusting the Height Adjusting the Motion Control LeversAdjusting the Tilt Pushing the Machine by HandTo Operate the Machine Side DischargeTransporting Transporting a UnitOperating Tips Blade Maintenance When StoppingKeep the Underside of the Mower Clean Cutting SpeedMaintenance Recommended Maintenance SchedulesLubrication Accessing the BatteryRaising the Seat Greasing the BearingsEngine Maintenance Servicing the Air CleanerChecking the Oil Level Servicing the Engine OilServicing Paper Element Changing the Oil and FilterOil drain Pan Oil drain plug Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level Change the Hydraulic System FilterServicing the Spark Plug Cleaning the Blower HousingInstalling the Spark Plug Removing the Spark PlugElectrical System Maintenance Fuel System MaintenanceReplacing the Fuel Filter Removing the Battery Charging the BatteryCharging the Battery Installing the Battery Servicing the Fuses and RelayBefore Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire PressureMower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades Inspecting the BladesRemoving the Blades Sharpening the BladesInspecting the Belts Mower Belt MaintenanceInstalling the Blades 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

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