Transporting - Exmark Turf ranger Operator's Manual

On a cold engine, place the throttle midway between the "SLOW" and "FAST"
positions and place the choke in the "ON" position. On a warm engine, place the
throttle midway between the "SLOW" and "FAST" positions and leave the choke
in the "OFF" position.
Turn ignition switch to "START" position. Release the switch as soon as the
engine starts.
After starting a cold engine, gradually return choke to the "OFF" position after
engine warms up.
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.
5.2.2 Stopping Engine: Bring unit to a full stop. Disengage the PTO and engage the
park brake.
Before stopping the engine, place the throttle control midway between the "slow"
and "fast" positions. Allow the engine to run a minimum of 15 seconds; then stop
the engine.
Rotate ignition switch to "OFF" position. Remove the key to prevent children or
other unauthorized persons from starting engine.
Close fuel shut-off valve when machine will not be used for a few days, when
transporting, and when the unit is parked inside a building.
5.2.3 Engaging PTO: The PTO switch engages the cutting blades. Be sure that all
persons are clear of mower deck and discharge area before engaging the PTO.
IMPORTANT: Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged.
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.
5.2.4 Stopping PTO: Set throttle to "idle" position. Push in on the switch to the "Stop"
position to stop the blades.

5.3 TRANSPORTING

5.3.1 Transporting a Unit: Use a heavy duty trailer to transport the machine. When the
machine is on the trailer lower the cutting deck and fully extend the actuator.
Never transport machine with mower deck supported by actuator, damage to the
actuator or other components may occur. Engage the park brake and block the
wheels. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with straps, chains,
cables, or ropes. Be sure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and
marking as required by law. Secure to trailer with a safety chain.
5.3.2 Loading a Unit: Use caution when loading units on a trailer or truck. Use
actuator 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.
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