Exmark Lawn Mower manual Stopping the Machine, Adjusting the Height of Cut, Tracking Adjustment

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Operation

Backward

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

2.To go backward, slowly pull the motion control levers rearward (Figure 12).

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

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

To stop, push the motion control levers to neutral.

CAUTION

Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the mower while it is unattended.

Always remove the ignition key and move the motion control levers outward to the neutral position and apply the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes.

Stopping the Machine

To stop the machine, move the motion control levers to neutral and outward to the neutral position, disengage the blade control switch, move the throttle lever to between Fast and half throttle, and turn the ignition key to off. Remember to remove the key from the ignition switch.

Adjusting the Height of Cut

1.Raise the deck to the transport position (4.5 inch (114 mm) cut height) by pushing the foot actuated lever forward (Figure 14). The spring loaded transport pin will automatically engage and will click into place.

Tracking Adjustment

If the machine turns right or left when handles are pushed forward together, adjust the stop on the side opposite the direction of turn (see Figure 13). Loosen the screws that hold the motion control limiter stop. Move the stop back until the unit drives straight. Tighten the screws to lock the stop in place. Readjust handles if necessary.

Figure 13

1. Control arm shaft

3. Adjust stop

2.Limiter stop screws

Figure 14

1.

Push forward

4.

Height adjuster pin

2.

Foot actuated

5.

Transport release handle

 

height-of-cut lever

 

 

3.Height-of-cut positions

2.Move the deck height adjuster pin to the desired cut height.

3.Push the foot lever forward, pull the transport release handle up and let the deck lower down to

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Contents Quest California Introduction Contents General Operation SafetySafety Alert Symbol Safe Operating PracticesTowing ServiceSlope Operation ChildrenGeneral Service Exmark Riding Mower Safety93-7009 Safety and Instructional Decals109-6035 109-9173 109-6016 Battery Symbols Systems SpecificationsModel Numbers Dimensions Tread Width Center to Center of Tires, Widthwise Curb WeightProduct Overview Torque RequirementsControls OperationHeight-of-Cut Foot Lever Think Safety FirstOperating Instructions Parking Brake LeverRecommended Gasoline Gasoline/Alcohol blends Using Stabilizer/ConditionerChecking the Engine Oil Level Starting the EngineEngaging the Blades Operating the BladesStopping the Engine Safety Interlock SystemUnderstanding the Safety Interlock System Testing the Safety Interlock SystemForward Driving Forward or BackwardBackward Adjusting the Height of CutTracking Adjustment Stopping the MachineChanging the Seat Ride Suspension Adjusting the Anti-Scalp RollersPositioning the Seat Pushing the Machine by Hand Adjusting the Motion Control LeversAdjusting the Tilt Adjusting the HeightTransporting a Unit Side DischargeTransporting To Operate the MachineOperating Tips Cutting Speed When StoppingKeep the Underside of the Mower Clean Blade MaintenanceRecommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceGreasing the Bearings Accessing the BatteryRaising the Seat LubricationServicing the Air Cleaner Engine MaintenanceChanging the Oil and Filter Servicing the Engine OilServicing Paper Element Checking the Oil LevelOil drain Pan Oil drain plug Change the Hydraulic System Filter Checking the Hydraulic Oil LevelRemoving the Spark Plug Cleaning the Blower HousingInstalling the Spark Plug Servicing the Spark PlugReplacing the Fuel Filter Fuel System MaintenanceElectrical System Maintenance Charging the Battery Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery Servicing the Fuses and Relay Installing the BatteryInspecting the Blades Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire PressureMower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades Before Inspecting or Servicing the BladesSharpening the Blades Removing the BladesReplacing the Mower Belt Mower Belt MaintenanceInstalling the Blades Inspecting the BeltsLeveling the Mower Deck Adjusting the Blade SlopeBlades front to rear Measure here Outside cutting edges Removing the Mower Deck Installing the Mower DeckLocate items shown in Figure Replacing the Discharge DeflectorWashing the Underside of the Mower CleaningStorage Cleaning and StorageProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingTo Pushing the Machine by Hand Diagram-Briggs & Stratton SchematicsElectrical Diagram-Kohler For units purchased on or after January 1 Page Date Description of Work Done Service Done By Service Record

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