Operating Tips - Exmark QUEST S Series Operator's Manual

Operation
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1. Full-width ramp in
stowed position
2. Side view of full-width
ramp in loading position
3. Not greater than
15 degrees
Towing the Machine
• Do not attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
• Follow the attachment manufacturer's
recommendation for weight limits for towed
equipment and towing on slopes. Towed
weight must not exceed the weight of the
machine, operator, and ballast; otherwise
hydrostatic transmission failure may occur. Use
counterweights or wheel weights as described in
the attachment manufacturer's manual.
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4. Ramp is at least four
times (4X) as long as the
height of the trailer or
truck bed to the ground
5. H= height of the trailer or
truck bed to the ground
6. Trailer
• Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
• On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment
may cause loss of traction, increased risk of
rollover, and loss of control. Reduce the towed
weight and slow down.
• Stopping distance increases with the weight of the
towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra distance
to stop.
• Make wide turns to keep the attachment clear of
the machine.

Operating Tips

Fast Throttle Setting
For best mowing and maximum air circulation,
operate the engine at the Fast position. Air is required
to thoroughly cut grass clippings, so Do Not set the
height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the mower
by uncut grass. Always try to have one side of the
mower free from uncut grass, which allows air to be
drawn into the mower.
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that
the cutting height of the mower does not scalp any
uneven ground. However, the cutting height used in
the past is generally the best one to use. When cutting
grass longer than six inches tall, you may want to cut
the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable quality of cut.
Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade
It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade.
Cutting more than that is not recommended unless
grass is sparse, or it is late fall when grass grows more
slowly.
Mowing Direction
Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing
straight. This also helps disperse clippings which
enhances decomposition and fertilization.
Mow at Correct Intervals
Normally, mow every four days. But remember,
grass grows at different rates at different times.
So to maintain the same cutting height, which is a
good practice, mow more often in early spring. As
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