Pre-Start - Exmark Metro 26 Operator's Manual

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3.1.3 Self-Propel Drive Bail:
3.1.4 Throttle-Choke Control:
3.1.5 Blade Control Lever:
3.1.6 Speed Control Lever:
3.1.7 Fuel Shut-Off Valve:

3.2 PRE-START

3.2.1 Refer to Section 4 Maintenance and perform all of the necessary inspection and
3.2.2 Fill the Fuel Tank with Gasoline:
Located on the upper handle as shown in Figure 1. When the self-propel drive
bail is squeezed, the unit will move forward at the speed set on the speed control
lever. When this bail is released the unit will stop moving.
The throttle-choke control is located on the left side of the handles as shown in
Figure 1. The lever is used to control engine speed. Moving the lever to the full
forward (Choke) position will place the lever in the choke position. The choke
aids in starting a cold engine. Moving the throttle control forward will increase
engine speed and moving it to the rear will decrease engine speed.
The throttle-choke control also includes an engine kill position. Moving the lever
into the full rearward
The blade control lever is located on the right side of the handle next to the Blade
Control Bail as shown in Figure 1. Moving the blade control lever into the full
forward position while depressing the blade control bail engages the blade.
Releasing the blade control bail automatically disengages the blades.
The ground speed control is located on the right side of the handles below the
blade engagement lever as shown in Figure 1. The ground speed control has
three settings which control the ground speed of the mower.
The fuel shut off valve, near oil filter, shuts off the flow of fuel when the machine
will not be used for a few days, when parking inside a building, and during
transport to and from the job. Rotate the valve clockwise to shut off fuel. Rotate
the valve counter-clockwise to turn on fuel.
maintenance steps.
See Section 1.3 Preparation section for safety information regarding the proper
way to handle gasoline.
For best results, use clean, fresh, lead free gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or
higher. To ensure freshness, purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you
expect to use in 30 days. Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer combustion
deposits and longer engine life.
NOTE: Do not add oil to the gasoline.
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FIGURE 1
(Off) position will kill the engine.
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