Operating The Blades; Stopping The Engine - Exmark QUEST QZS708GEM50200 Operator's Manual

4. Engage the choke before starting a cold engine
(if applicable).
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require
choking.
5. Turn the ignition key to "START" to energize the
starter. When the engine starts, release the key.
Important: Do Not engage the starter for
more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine
fails to start, allow a 60 second cool-down
period between attempts. Failure to follow
these instructions can burn out the starter
motor.
6. Once the engine starts, gradually push down the
choke control (if applicable) as the engine warms.
If the engine stalls or hesitates, slightly pull the
control up for a few seconds.

Operating the Blades

The blade control switch, represented by a power
take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages
power to the mower blades. This switch controls
power to any attachments that draw power from the
engine, including the mower deck and cutting blades.
Engaging the Blades
1. Disengage the parking brake.
2. Place the motion control levers in neutral.
3. Move the throttle midway between the "SLOW"
and "FAST" positions.
Note: Always engage the blades with the throttle
in the midway position.
4. Pull out on the blade control switch, to the "ON"
position, to engage the blades.
1. Throttle–Midway position 2. Blade control
5. Move throttle to full forward position before
mowing.
Disengaging the Blades
Set the throttle to the midway position. Push the
blade control switch to "OFF" to disengage the
blades.

Stopping the Engine

1. Bring the unit to a full stop.
2. Disengage the blades.
3. Disengage the parking brake.
4. Place the motion control levers in neutral.
5. Adjust the throttle.
• For All Engines except Exmark: Place the
throttle midway between the "SLOW" and
"FAST" positions.
• For Exmark Engines: Place the throttle in the
"FAST" position.
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.
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Operation
Figure 11
switch—On position
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