Park Brake Lever; Ignition Switch; Throttle Control; Speed Control Lever - Exmark VANTAGE X Series Operator's Manual

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Operation
Figure 5
1. Platform latch
2. Choke
3. RH handle grip with
neutral lock latch
4. Tracking knob

5. Speed control lever

6. LH handle grip with
neutral lock latch

7. Park brake lever

8. Message display

Throttle Control

Located on the RH side of the front control console
(red lever) (see Figure 5).
The throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving
the throttle lever forward will increase engine speed
and moving the throttle lever to the rear will decrease
engine speed. Moving the throttle forward into the
detent is full throttle.
Speed Control Lever
Located in middle of control console (see Figure 5).
The speed control lever controls the maximum
forward speed and is infinitely variable from neutral
0–8.0 mph (12.9 km/hr).
Park brake must be disengaged to move speed control
out of neutral or engine will kill.
Note: The LCD indicator appears in the message
display on the front console when the speed control
lever is in the neutral position (see Figure 5 and
Figure 7).

9. Ignition switch

10. Fuel gauge
11. PTO engagement switch
12. Throttle
13. Deck lift handle
14. Fuel cap
15. Height-of-cut pin
Park Brake Lever
Located on left side of unit (see Figure 5).
The brake lever engages a parking brake on the drive
wheels.
Note: The LCD indicator appears in the message
display on the front console when the park brake is
engaged (see Figure 5 and Figure 7).
To engage the brake, pull the lever rearward and to
the right to position into the engaged position.
To release, pull the brake lever back and over to the
left, position into the slot and push the lever forward.
When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be
chocked or blocked in addition to the brake being
engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake
engaged when transporting.
Park brake must be disengaged before moving speed
control out of neutral or engine will kill.
Ignition Switch
Located on the LH side of the front control console
(see Figure 5).
The ignition switch is used to start and stop the
engine. The switch has three positions "OFF", "ON"
and "START". Insert 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). Allow
the key to return to the "ON" position immediately
after the engine starts.
1. Off
2. On
Note: To start the engine, operator must have speed
control lever in neutral, OPC levers depressed, and
the PTO disengaged. (It is not necessary for the
operator to be on the platform.)
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Figure 6
3. Start

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