Pre-Start; Controls - Exmark Metro HP Operator's Manual

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4.2 Pre-Start

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4.2.3
Choke Control: Choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine.
On the B&S engine the choke control is located on the left
hand, front corner of the engine and is activated by pulling
the control outward. On Kawasaki and Kohler engines, the
choke is part of the throttle control lever and is activated
by moving the throttle control to the full forward position.
Once the engine has started move the choke control to the
off position and move the throttle to the medium or full
throttle position.
Throttle 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. All Kohler
and 14 HP Kawasaki units are equipped with throttle kill as a
standard feature. Moving the throttle to the full rear "Stop"
position will shut off the engine (B&S and 17 HP Kawasaki units
use a key switch to shut off engine).
"Off-Run" Switch (B&S and 17 HP Kawasaki only): Located on the
console (Serial No.s 190,000 and higher) or front, left corner
of the fuel tank support (Serial No.s 150,000-189,999). Turn key
to the "Run" position to allow the engine to be started. Turn
key to the "Off" position to shut engine off.
Fuel 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. Rotatevalve 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to turn
fuel on.
Transmission Shift Lever:
Located under the control console and behind the fuel tank.
It shifts the 5-speed transmission into
neutral and reverse.
levers are in the neutral position.
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.
Fill 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.
Refer to Maintenance and Adjustment Section 5 and perform
all of the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
Familiarize yourself with the controls and operation of unit.
See Controls section 4.1 and Operating Instructions section 4.3.
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Shift transmission only when drive
Shifting without drive
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five forward gears,