Pre-Start; Operating Instructions - Exmark VANTAGE S Series Operator's Manual

Pull the handle rearward to raise the cutting deck.
Allow the handle to move forward to lower the
cutting deck to the cut height that has been set.
Pull the handle rearward and to the right to latch
the cutting deck into the raised transport position
(Figure 6).

Pre-Start

Fill fuel tank on level ground. See Fuel
Recommendations in the Specifications section for
additional gasoline information.
Do Not add oil to gasoline.
Do Not overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler neck. The empty space in the
tank allows gasoline to expand. Overfilling may result
in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission
system.
Make sure you understand the controls, their
locations, their functions, and their safety
requirements.
Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the
necessary inspection and maintenance steps.

Operating Instructions

Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Rotate the valve and align with the fuel line to open.
Starting the Engine
1. Leave the LH motion control lever in neutral and
the RH lever in the PTO disengage position (see
Figure 4).
2. Pull the parking brake lever rearward to engage
the parking brake.
3. Push in (down) on the PTO switch to the
"disengage" position.
4. Place the throttle midway between the "SLOW"
and "FAST" positions.
5. On a cold engine, push the choke lever forward
into the "ON" position.
On a warm engine, leave the choke in the "OFF"
position.
6. Turn ignition switch to the "START" position.
Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
Important: Do Not crank the engine
continuously for more than ten seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60
second cool-down period between starting
attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines
can burn out the starter motor.
7. If the choke is in the "ON" position, gradually
return choke to the "OFF" position as the engine
warms up.
PTO Engagement
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck are
dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious
injury or kill you.
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower or
mower deck when the blades are engaged.
DANGER
An uncovered discharge opening will allow
objects to be thrown in an operator's or
bystander's direction. Also, contact with the
blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade
contact can cause serious injury or death.
Never operate the mower with the discharge
deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there
is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place
and working properly.
The PTO switch engages the cutting blades. Be sure
all persons are clear of mower deck and discharge
area before engaging the PTO.
1. Set throttle to "MIDWAY" position.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Move the right side motion control lever to the
center, operate position.
4. Continue holding the right side motion control
lever in the center, operate position and pull up
on the blade control switch (PTO) and release.
The clutch should engage and the mower blades
begin rotating.
5. Place the throttle in the "FAST" position to begin
mowing.
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Operation