Operation Instructions - Exmark Turf Tracer Operator's Manual

POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ If the ignition is in the "ON" position there is potential
for sparks and engagement of components.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Sparks could cause an explosion or moving parts
could accidentally engage causing personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Be sure ignition switch is in the "OFF" position.
4.2.2 Refer to Maintenance and Adjustment Section 5 and perform all of the
necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
4.2.3 Familiarize yourself with controls and operation of unit. See Controls Section
4.1 and Operating Instructions Section 4.3.
4 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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4.3.1 Starting Engine: Open fuel valve.
Operator must have Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers depressed, the
blade clutch disengaged and speed control lever in neutral.
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 lever midway between "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.
On a cold engine, gradually return choke to the "Off" position after engine
starts and 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.
NOTE: It is helpful to have the left and right neutral lock latches applied when
starting the engine, See Controls Section 4.1.2.
4.3.2 Stopping Engine: Disengage blade clutch, move speed control lever to neutral
and lock drive levers in neutral. Move throttle to the "midway" position. Rotate
ignition switch to "Off" position. Remove key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting engine.
4.3.3 Drive Lever/Neutral Lock Latch Operation: To lock the drive levers in neutral,
squeeze the drive levers back to the neutral position (Do Not squeeze the
drive levers all the way back as this will cause the drive wheels to go into
full reverse direction). Place thumbs on the upper portion of the neutral lock
latches and move them to the rear. Release drive levers (See Figure 4).
CAUTION
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