Exmark Lazer HP manual Push the lever forward and down to disengage the brake

4.1.6Throttle Control: Located on right fuel tank.

Throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving throttle lever forward will increase engine speed and moving throttle lever to the rear will decrease engine speed.

4.1.7Brake Lever: Located on left side of unit, just to the front of the console. The brake lever engages a parking brake on the drive wheels.

Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake.

Push the lever forward and down to disengage the brake.

The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting.

4.1.8Ignition Switch: Located on right fuel tank.

The ignition switch is used to start and stop the engine. The switch has three positions “OFF”, “ON” and “START”. Insert key into switch and rotate clockwise to the “ON” position. Rotate clockwise to the next position to engage the starter (key must be held against spring pressure in this position).

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.)

4.1.9Hour Meter: Located on right fuel tank.

The hour meter is connected to a pressure switch installed in the engine block and it records the number of hours that the engine has run. If the ignition switch is left on without engine running, hour meter will not run.

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

4.1.10Fuel Shut-Off Valve: Located directly below right side of console, next to cubby.

The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuel when the machine will not be used for a few days, during transport to and from the job site, and when parked inside a building. The valve has three positions, each position made in 1/4 turn increments.

FUEL FLOW

VALVE HANDLE POSITION

“OFF”	DOWN
RIGHT TANK	RIGHT
LEFT TANK	LEFT

4.1.11Fuel Gauge: Located on the left fuel tank.

The fuel gauge monitors the amount of fuel in the left tank only. Use the fuel from the right fuel tank first. When the right fuel tank is empty switch to the left fuel tank. Fuel gauge will monitor the remaining fuel.

4.1.12Drive 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. Unhook seat latch and tilt seat up to gain access to pumps.

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

4.1.13Coolant Temperature Gauge: Located at the front of the left fuel tank. The coolant temperature gauge monitors the temperature of the engine coolant. An engine overheating condition is indicated by the red area on the gauge and an alarm will sound (See Section 4.1.15).

4.1.14Voltmeter: Located next to the Coolant Temperature Gauge at the front of the left fuel tank. The voltmeter measures the voltage output of the alternator. Both high and low voltages will potentially damage the battery.

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