Exmark VERTEX X Series Operator's Manual page 22

Operation
Figure 6
1. Off
2. On
Note: To start the engine, place the motion control
levers in neutral and disengage the PTO switch (it is
not necessary for the operator to be on the platform).
For X-Series EFI Models:
Note: The system will not allow the machine to start
with the PTO switch in the pulled out (up) position.
For All S-Series Models and X-Series Non-EFI
Models:
Note: The system will allow the machine to start
with the PTO switch in the pulled out (up) position,
but will not engage the blades. The PTO engagement
switch must be reset to engage the PTO.
Hour Meter
Located on the right side of the control console in
the message display (see Figure 7).
The hour meter records the number of hours that
the engine has run.
Figure 7
1. LCD Indicators
2. Low voltage indicator light
3. Hour/Voltage display
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The hour meter is recording when the decimal point
is flashing in Hour/Voltage display.
Hours are displayed when the key is off or when the
machine is running.
Note: If the ignition key is turned to the "ON"
position for a few seconds before cranking the engine,
the battery voltage will display in the area where the
hours are normally displayed.
Note: The LCD indicators appear when each
control meets the "safe to start" mode.
Drive Wheel Release Valves
Located
• For X-Series: on the front of the hydrostatic
pumps.
• For S-Series: on the rear of the hydrostatic
pumps.
Drive wheel release valves are used to release the
hydrostatic drive system to allow the machine to be
moved by hand without the engine running.
With a 5/8 wrench, turn both valves one turn
counterclockwise to release the drive system.
Turn clockwise to reset the drive system. to 110-130
in-lb (12-15 N-m). Do Not overtighten. Do Not
tow machine.
PTO Engagement Switch
Located in the center of the console control below
the hour meter (reference Figure 4).
Switch must be pulled out (up) to engage the blades.
Switch is pushed in to disengage the blades.
The LCD indicator will disappear when the blades
are engaged (see Figure 7).
For X-Series EFI Models:
Note: The machine has a clutch saver, which allows
the throttle to automatically reduce engine RPM when
the PTO switch is engaged/disengaged or when
stepping off the platform. Engine RPM will resume
its setting when stepping back onto the platform and
resetting the PTO.
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