Transporting - Exmark TURF RANGER TR23KC Operator's Manual

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5.2.2 Stopping Engine: Disengage blade clutch and set parking brake. Move engine
5.2.3 Engaging Electric Blade Clutch: The electric blade clutch switch engages the
5.2.4 Stopping Electric Blade Clutch: Set throttle to "idle" position. The switch is

5.3 TRANSPORTING

5.3.1 Transporting a Unit: Use a heavy duty trailer to transport the machine. When the
5.3.2 Loading a Unit: Use caution when loading units on a trailer or truck. Use actuator
IMPORTANT: Do not crank the engine continuously for more than ten (10)
seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60 second starter cool-
down period between starting attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines can
burn out the starter motor.
speed to 1/2 throttle or higher. Rotate ignition switch to "OFF" position. Remove
key to prevent children or other unauthorized persons from starting engine.
Close fuel shut-off value when parking inside a building, during transportation to
and from job sites and when the machine will not be used for a few days.
cutting blades. Be sure that all persons are clear of mower deck and discharge
area before engaging the blade clutch.
Set throttle to "midway" position. The switch must be pulled out to the "ROTATE"
position to engage the blades. Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing.
pushed in to the "Stop" position to stop the blades.
machine is on the trailer lower the cutting deck and fully extend the actuator.
Never transport machine with cutter deck supported by actuator, damage to the
actuator or other components may occur. Engage parking brake. Securely
fasten the machine to the trailer with straps, chains, cables or ropes. Be sure
that the trailer has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law and use
a safety chain.
to lift cutting deck off of the ground to provide more traction on the drive tires
while loading the unit. One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond
the drive tires is recommended. If it is not possible to use one full width ramp,
multiple ramps may be used, but should be spaced close enough together to
simulate a full width ramp. Drive forward to load and drive backward to unload
from a trailer. Do not drive backward to load or drive forward to unload a trailer.
Ramp should be long enough so that the angles between the ramp and the
ground and the ramp and the trailer or truck do not exceed 15°. After unit is
loaded on the trailer lower the cutting deck and fully extend actuator for transport.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ This unit does not have proper turn signals, lights,
reflective markings, or a slow moving vehicle emblem.
These items are required to drive on a public street or
roadway.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Driving on a street or roadway without such equipment
is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing
personal injury.
♦ Driving on a street or roadway without such equipment
may also be a violation of State laws and the operator
may be subject to traffic tickets and/or fines.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Do not drive a unit on a public street or roadway.
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