Exmark 000 & higher Open the Fuel Shut-OffValve, Starting the Engine, Engaging the PTO, Danger

Operation

3.Pull the knob and rotate 90° to hold in the unlatched position to lower the roll bar.

4.To return to the operate position, raise the roll bar, and then rotate knobs 90° so that the tabs interlock partially. Apply forward pressure to the roll bar upper hoop and observe that the knobs return to the completely latched position.

Figure 13

1.Roll bar upper hoop

2.Knob in “latched” position

3.Pull knob to unlatch

4.Rotate 90° to hold unlatched

5.Knob in “unlatched” position

5.Make sure the knobs are fully engaged with the roll bar in the raised position. The upper hoop of the roll bar may need to be pushed forward or pulled rearward to get both knobs fully engaged (see Figure 14).

	Figure 14
1. Engaged	2. Partially engaged — Do
	Not operate with ROPS
	in this condition.

Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the operate (raised) position. Ensure that the rear part of the seat is secured with the seat latch.

Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve

The fuel shut off valve is located behind and below the seat. Rotate the valve and align with the fuel line to open.

Starting the Engine

1.Move the motion control levers out to the neutral lock position.

2.Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to engage the parking brake.

3.Push down on the PTO switch to the “disengage” position.

Note: It is not necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine.

4.Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions.

5.On a cold engine, push the choke lever forward into the “ON” position.

On a warm engine, leave the choke in the “OFF” position.

6.Turn ignition switch to the “START” position. Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.

Important: Do Not crank the engine continuously for more than ten seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60 second cool-down period between starting attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines can burn out the starter motor.

7.If the choke is in the “ON” position, gradually return choke to the “OFF” position as the engine warms up.

Engaging the PTO

DANGER

The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you.

Do Not put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are engaged.

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