Exmark Laser Z XP Operator's Manual page 23

POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning one lever
too much ahead of the other.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Operator may lose control of the machine, which may
cause damage to the machine or injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Use caution when making turns.
♦ Slow the machine down before making sharp turns.
4.1.3 PTO Engagement Switch: Located just left of center on the console (left side of
ignition switch). Switch must be pulled out to the "ROTATE" position to engage
the blades. Switch is pushed in to the "STOP" position to stop the blades.
4.1.4 Choke Control (31 HP Daihatsu Gas Units Only): Located at lower center of console
(right side of ignition switch). Choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine. The
choke control is pulled out to be in the "ON" position and pushed in to be in the
"OFF" position. DO NOT run a warm engine with choke in the "ON" position.
4.1.5 Throttle Control: Located on console just right of center.
Throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving throttle lever forward will increase
engine speed and moving throttle lever to the rear will decrease engine speed.
4.1.6 Brake Lever: Located on left side of unit, just to the front of the console. The
brake lever engages a parking brake on the drive wheels.
Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake.
Push the lever forward and down to disengage the brake.
The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting.
4.1.7 Ignition Switch: Located on the lower center of console.
The ignition switch is used to start and stop the engine. The switch has three
positions "OFF", "ON" and "START". Insert the key into switch and rotate
clockwise to the "ON" position. Rotate clockwise to the next position to engage
the starter (key must be held against spring pressure in this position).
NOTE: On 27 HP Daihatsu Diesel units a glow plug light, located to the right of the
ignition switch, will illuminate when the switch is turned to the "ON" position. The
glow plug light indicates the glow plugs are preheating the combustion chamber.
Wait until the light goes out before rotating the key to the "START" position.
Brake must be engaged, motion control levers out (neutral lock position)
and PTO switch "OFF" to start engine. (It is not necessary for the operator to
be in the seat to start the engine.)
4.1.8 Hour Meter: Located on center of console. The hour meter is to record the
number of hours that the engine has run. If the ignition switch is left "ON" without
engine running, the hour meter will continue to run.
4.1.9 Fuel Shut-Off Valve: Located left of center on front of console. The fuel shut-off
valve is used to shut off the fuel when the machine will not be used for a few days,
during transport to and from the job site, and when parked inside a building. The
valve has three positions. Each position is made in 1/4 turn increments.
NOTE: The positions for the 27 HP Daihatsu Diesel are different than the positions
for the 31 HP Daihatsu Gas. Reference the table below for the correct locations.
CAUTION
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