Exmark 4500-872 Disengaging the PTO, Stopping the Engine, Driving the Machine, Operation, Danger

Operation

DANGER

An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death.

Never operate the mower with the discharge deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly.

The PTO push-pull switch engages the cutting blades. Be sure that all persons are clear of the mower deck and discharge area before engaging PTO.

Important: Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged.

1.Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions.

2.Pull the PTO switch outward to engage the blades.

3.Place the throttle in the “FAST” position to begin mowing.

Disengaging the PTO

1.Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions.

2.Push the PTO switch in to disengage the blades.

Stopping the Engine

1.Bring the unit to a full stop.

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

3.Engage the parking brake.

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

5.Disengage the PTO.

6.Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15 seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position to stop the engine.

7.Remove the key to prevent children or other unauthorized persons from starting engine.

8.Close the fuel shut-off valve when the machine will not be in use for a few days, when

transporting, or when the unit is parked inside a building.

Driving the Machine

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.

Important: To begin movement (forward or backward) the operator must be in the seat, the brake lever must be disengaged (pushed down) before the motion control levers can be moved in or the engine will stop.

When the motion control levers are positioned fully outward (apart) in the T-slot, the drive system is in the neutral lock position (Figure 14).

Note: The “N” LCD indicator appears when both levers are in the neutral lock position.

When the motion control levers are moved directly inward (together) the drive system is in the neutral operate position.

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