Exmark Frontrunner manual Pre-Start, Operating Instructions

3.1.15Alternator Charging Light: Located to the rear of the key switch. Light will come on when the alternator is not charging.

3.1.16Low Oil Pressure Light: Located to the rear of the key switch with the alternator light. Light will come on when engine oil pressure is low or lost.

NOTE: This switch is not a low oil level sensor and will not alert the operator if the engine oil level is low.

3.1.17Drive Wheel Release Valves: Located on the top left front corner of hydrostatic pumps. Drive wheel release valves are used to release the hydrostatic drive system to allow the machine to be pushed without the engine running.

With a wrench, turn both valves one turn counter-clockwise to release drive system. Turn clockwise to reset system. DO NOT overtighten. DO NOT tow machine. Use a 5/8 wrench to turn the valves.

3.2PRE-START

3.2.1Fill fuel tank. For best results use only clean, fresh diesel fuel, with a cetane rating of 40 higher.

NOTE: Do not use kerosene or gasoline instead of diesel fuel. Failure to observe this caution will damage the engine.

DO NOT add oil to fuel.

DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above a level that is 1/2” below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion and prevent fuel spillage.

3.2.2Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their safety requirements.

3.2.3Refer to Maintenance, Section 4, and perform all the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.

3.3OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.3.1Raise roll bar:

Operate the unit with the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use seat belt. There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. If it is necessary to lower the roll bar, do not wear the seat belt. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.

3.3.2Starting Engine:

a)Brake must be engaged, motion control levers out (neutral lock position) and PTO switch “OFF” to start engine. (It is not necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine.)

b)On a warm engine, place the throttle in the “SLOW” position.

On a cold engine (below 14° F (-10°C)), place the throttle in the “MIDWAY” position.

Note: Do not use fuel left over from summer.

c)Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. Depress the glow plug switch and the glow plug light will turn on. Hold switch according to chart in section 3.1.6. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position. Release the ignition switch as soon as the engine starts.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT crank the engine continuously for more then ten

(10)seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 30 second cool-down period between starting attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines can burn out the starter motor and/or fuel solenoid.

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