Operation

7.Turn ignition switch to the “ON” position. Depress the glow plug switch and the glow plug light will turn on. Hold switch as required by chart below. Turn the ignition switch to the “START” position. Release the ignition switch as soon as the engine starts.

Glow Plug Chart

Ambient Temperature

Hold Glow Plugs On

Above 50°F (10°C)

NO NEED

50°F (10°C) to 23°F (-5°C)

Approximately 5 seconds

Below 23°F (-5°C)

Approximately 10 seconds

 

 

Limit of continuous use

20 seconds

 

 

The glow plug light, located near the glow plug switch, will illuminate when the switch is depressed. The glow plug light indicates the glow plugs are preheating the combustion chamber.

Important: Do Not crank the engine continuously for more then ten 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.

8.Move the throttle to the “SLOW” (if in “MIDWAY”) and let the engine warm up a few minutes before moving the throttle to the “FAST” position.

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.

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.

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Exmark LZDS manual Engaging the PTO, Disengaging the PTO, Stopping the Engine
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LZDS specifications

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