Exmark TT4817KAEC, TT4817KAC, TT5217KAC, TT3615KAC, TT5217KAEC manual Pre-Start

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 (15 & 17 HP Kawasaki Manual Start only):

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.

4.1.9Ignition Switch (17 HP Kawasaki Electric Start only):

Located on the control console. The ignition switch starts and stops 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).

When engine starts, release key.

Operator must have speed control lever in neutral and blade engagement lever fully disengaged to start engine.

4.1.10Park Brake Lever: Located on the right side of the unit above the hydraulic tank. The brake lever engages the park 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.

When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be chocked or blocked in addition to the brake being engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting.

Park brake must be disengaged to move speed control out of neutral or engine will kill.

4.1.11Fuel 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.

4.1.12Drive Wheel Release Valves: Located on the top rear corner of the hydrostatic pumps. Drive wheel release valves are use to release the hydro-static drive system to allow the machine to be moved by hand without the engine running. Turn valves one-half turn counterclockwise to release the drive system.

Turn clockwise to reset the drive system. Do Not over-tighten.

4.1.13Cold Start Kit: (Manual start units only) Located on the right hand side of engine deck, below the hydro control shield. The cold start kit is used to ease the starting of the unit in cold weather or when the unit has not been operated for a period of time. The cold start kit moves the idler pulley away from the pump belt releasing the tension on the belt, which allows the engine to turn over with less resistance. See Section 4.3.2.

4.1.14Tracking Adjustment Knob: Located on the right-hand side of the rear of the fuel tank support. Can be adjusted so that machine will “track” straight ahead with drive levers released.

4.2Pre-Start

4.2.1Fill 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.

Do not add oil to gasoline.

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.

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