Operation Instructions - Exmark Viking Hydro Operator's Manual

Do not add oil to gasoline.
Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above a level that is 1/2" (1.3
cm) below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion and prevent
fuel spillage.
4.2.2 Refer to Maintenance and Adjustment Section 5.1 and perform all of the
necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
4.2.3 Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and
their safety requirements.
4 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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4.3.1 Read the Engine Owner's Manual carefully for detailed operating instructions
and maintenance regarding the engine.
Before attempting to operated the unit, refer to Section 1 (Safety) and follow all
safety, operating, and preparation guidelines as stated in that section.
4.3.2 Starting Engine: Operator must have PTO disengaged and speed control
lever in neutral.
Lock drive levers in neutral and engage park brake.
Open fuel shut-off valve.
NOTE: A cold weather starting kit has been added for ease of starting in
either cold weather or when the unit has not been run for a period of time.
To use cold start kit:
a) Pull split ring straight out the side of the unit, and hook the ring over
the lower front hydro control shield bolt.
b) Start engine. Refer to the following guidelines for further starting
suggestions.
To engage pump drive (disengage cold start kit)
a) Pull chain straight out from the side of the unit until the split ring can
be removed from the bolt.
SLOWLY release tension on chain.
For Kohler units or Kawasaki units with a combined throttle/choke control
(engine code FH451V-AS04, 36" units – S/N 320,000-345,495; 48" units – S/N
320,000-346,716):
With a cold engine, place the throttle in the full forward "Choke" position. With a
warm engine, place the throttle midway between the "Slow" and "Fast" positions.
For Kawasaki units with a separate choke control (engine code FH451V-BS04, 36"
units – S/N 345,496 & higher; 48" units – S/N 346,717 & higher):
Pull out the choke control. Place the throttle control midway between the "Slow"
and "Fast" positions. Turn the key switch to the "Run" position.
Pull recoil rope to start engine. After engine starts, move throttle control out of
the choke position or move choke control of "OFF" position. DO NOT run warm
engine with the choke in the "ON" position.
NOTE: Kawasaki engines generally need to be "choked" even when warm.
4.3.3 Stopping Engine: Lock the drive levers in neutral, disengage PTO, position
speed control lever in neutral, and engage the park brake. Move throttle control
midway between the "slow" and "fast" positions. Allow the engine to run a
minimum of 15 seconds.
For Kohler engines: Move the throttle to the full rear position to stop the engine.
For Kawasaki engine: Turn the key to the "Off" position.
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