Exmark 312, 000 & higher manual Pre-Start, Operating Instructions

Operation

PTO Engagement Switch

Located on right console (see Figure 6).

Switch must be pulled out (up) to engage the blades. Switch is pushed in to disengage the blades.

The LCD indicator will appear when the PTO switch is disengaged (see Figure 8).

Low Voltage Indicator

Located on the right console in the message display (see Figure 6 and Figure 8).

A low voltage condition (less than 12.3 volts) exists when the LCD indicator appears on the message display while the engine is running.

If the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position for a few seconds before cranking the engine, the battery voltage will display in the area where the hours are normally displayed.

Note: The indicator normally appears when the engine is off and the key switch is turned to the “ON” position.

Deck Lift Pedal

Located at the right front corner of the floor pan.

Push the pedal forward with your foot to raise the cutting deck. Allow the pedal to move rearward to lower the cutting deck to the cut height that has been set.

Transport Lock

Located on the height of cut adjustment plates to the right of the parking brake.

Position in the transport latching position to automatically latch the cutting deck when raised to the transport position (see item 1 in Figure 10).

In the non-latching position, the deck will automatically return to the cutting height when the pedal is lowered (see item 3 in Figure 10).

Figure 10

1. Latching position 3. Non-latching position

2.Transport lock control

Pre-Start

Fill fuel tank on level ground. For best results use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher.

Important: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas because the fuel system could be damaged.

Do Not add oil to gasoline.

Do Not overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. The empty space in the tank allows gasoline to expand. Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission system.

Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their safety requirements.

Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.

Operating Instructions

Raise the Rollover Protection System (ROPS)

Important: The roll bar is an integral and effective safety device. Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position when operating the mower. Lower the roll bar temporarily only when absolutely necessary.

1.The knob must be completely latched with the tabs interlocking as shown in Figure 11 to lock the roll bar in the raised, operate position.

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