Exmark LAZER ZTM manual Mowing, Transporting

4.2.2Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their safety requirements.

4.2.3Refer to Maintenance, Section 5, and perform all the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.

4.3MOWING

4.3.1Open fuel shut-off valve (left or right tank).

4.3.2Starting Engine: Operator must be in seat with the brake engaged, the blade engagement switch disengaged, and the motion control levers out (neutral lock position).

On a cold engine, place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions and pull choke to the “ON” position. 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 (10) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60 second cool-down period between starting attempts. Failure to follow these guide lines can burn out the starter motor.

After starting a cold engine, gradually return choke to the “OFF” position as the engine warms up.

On a warm engine, place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions and leave the choke in the “OFF” position.

4.3.3Engaging Electric Blade Clutch: The electric blade clutch push-pull switch engages the cutting blades. Be sure that all persons are clear of mower deck and discharge area before engaging cutting blades.

IMPORTANT: Operator must be in seat before the blades can be engaged.

Set throttle to "midway" position. Pull outward on the switch to the “ROTATE” position. Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing.

4.3.4Stopping Electric Blade Clutch: Set the throttle to the “IDLE” position. Push in on the switch to the “STOP” position stopping the cutting blades.

4.3.5Stopping Engine: Bring unit to a full stop. Disengage the cutting blades, move motion control levers out to the neutral lock position and set parking brake.

Adjust engine speed to 1/2 throttle or higher.

Rotate ignition switch to “OFF” position. Remove the key to prevent children or other unauthorized persons from starting engine.

Close fuel shut-off valve when machine will not be used for a few days, when transporting, and when the unit is parked inside a building.

4.4TRANSPORTING

4.4.1Transporting a Unit: Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Lock brake and block wheels. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Be sure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law.

Secure a trailer with a safety chain.

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