Exmark Metro HP manual Pre-Start, Neutral LOCK/PARK Brake Latch

FIGURE 9

NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE LATCH

4.1.5PTO Engagement: Located on the left side of the upper handle.

To engage the blades, push the lever forward, or away from the operator, until the linkage locks over-center.

To disengage the blades, pull the lever to the rear, or towards the operator.

4.1.6Choke Control: Choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine.

The choke control is located on the front left corner of the fuel tank support and is activated by pulling the control outward. Once the engine has started move the choke control to the “OFF” position. DO NOT run warm engine with the choke in the “ON” position.

4.1.7Throttle Control: Located on the control console’s right side. The throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving the throttle control forward will increase engine speed and moving it to the rear will decrease engine speed.

4.1.8“Off-Run” Switch: Located on the console. Turn key to the “Run” position to allow the engine to be started. Turn key to the “Off” position to shut engine off.

4.1.9Fuel Shut-Off Valve: Installed in the fuel line midway between the tank and the engine. The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the flow of fuel when parking inside a building, during transportation to and from the job sites, and when the machine will not be used for a few days.

Rotate valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut fuel off. Rotate valve 1/4 turn counter- clockwise to turn fuel on.

4.1.10Transmission Shift Lever:

Located under the control console and behind the fuel tank. It shifts the 5-speed transmission into five forward gears, neutral, and reverse. Shift transmission only when drive levers are in the neutral position. Shifting without drive levers in neutral may cause damage to the transmission.

NOTE: Reverse is “reverse assist” only, meaning when the transmission is in reverse, the operator has to pull the unit backward to “assist” with the movement of the unit.

4.2PRE-START

4.2.1Refer to Maintenance and Adjustment Section 5 and perform all of the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.

4.2.2Fill fuel tank. For best results use only clean fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline may also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will require more frequent service. See Engine Owner's Manual.

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