Exmark VH15KA483, VH15KA362 manual Pre-Start, Operating Instructions

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 before the speed control lever is moved out of neutral or PTO is engaged or engine will kill.

3.1.11Fuel Shut-Off Valve: Installed in the fuel line midway between the tank and 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.

3.1.12Drive Wheel Release Valves: Located on the top rear corner of the hydrostatic pumps. Drive wheel release valves are used to release the hydro-static drive system to allow the machine to be moved by hand without the engine running. With a 5/8” wrench, turn valves one turn counterclockwise to release the drive system.

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

3.1.13Cold Start Kit: Located on the right hand side of engine deck, below and slightly ahead of 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 3.3.2.

3.1.14Tracking 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.

3.2PRE-START

3.2.1Fill 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.

Do not overfill fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above a level that is 1/2” (1.3 cm) below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion and prevent fuel spillage.

3.2.2Refer to Maintenance and Adjustment Section 4.1 and perform all of the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.

3.2.3Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their safety requirements.

3.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.3.1Read the Engine Owner’s Manual carefully for detailed operating instructions and maintenance regarding the engine.

Before attempting to operated the unit, refer to Section 1 (Safety) and follow all safety, operating, and preparation guidelines as stated in that section.

3.3.2Starting Engine: Operator must have PTO disengaged and speed control lever in neutral.

Lock drive levers in neutral and engage park brake. Open fuel shut-off valve.

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