Driving Forward Or Backward; Stopping The Machine - Exmark QSS708GEM42200 Operator's Manual

Note: The blades should remain engaged.
22. Push the PTO switch to the "OFF" position.
Note: The blades should turn off and the reverse
warning light should turn off.
23. Engage the parking brake by pushing SmartPark
switch to the "ON" position.
Note: The brake should engage and the brake
light should be on.
24. Push and release the traction-control pedal in
either the forward or reverse direction.
Note: The brake should disengage and the brake
light should turn off.
25. Raise from the seat, and push the traction-control
pedal to either the forward or reverse direction.
Note: The engine should must initiate shutdown.
Note: If machine does not pass any of these tests,
Do Not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK
SERVICE DEALER.
Important: It is essential that operator safety
mechanisms be connected and in proper
operating condition prior to use for mowing.

Driving Forward or Backward

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place
the throttle control in the Fast position for best
performance. Always operate in the Fast (full throttle)
position.
This machine has the characteristics of both a garden
tractor and a zero-turn machine. Like a garden
tractor, the machine has a foot pedal that controls the
forward and reverse motion along with the speed,
and it has a steering wheel that controls the direction
and the turning radius. Like a zero-turn machine,
the rear drive wheels operate independently of each
other, enabling you to make sharp turns and to turn
in different directions quickly. These characteristics
vastly improve the maneuverability of the machine,
but they may also require you to practice driving if
you are unfamiliar with this type of machine.
WARNING
The machine can spin very rapidly. The operator
may lose control of the machine and cause
personal injury or damage to the machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Placing
the throttle control in the "FAST" position can
be best for performance. For most applications,
operating in the full-throttle position is desirable.
Forward
1. Move the throttle to the "FAST" position.
2. Place your foot onto the traction-control pedal
and slowly press the top of the pedal to go
forward, or press on the bottom of the pedal to
move backward (Figure 12).
Note: The farther you move the pedal in either
direction, the faster the machine will move in that
direction.
1. Forward
2. Traction-control pedal
3. To slow down, release the pressure on the
traction-control pedal.
Note: Always use caution when backing up and
turning.

Stopping the Machine

To stop the machine:
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Operation
Figure 12
3. Backward