Exmark ARX440CKC24000 Operator's Manual page 19

during transport to and from the jobsite, and when
parked inside a building.
Rotate the handle counterclockwise to open; rotate
clockwise to 90° to close.
Drive Wheel Release Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating
drive components below the engine deck, which
could result in serious injury or death.
Stop engine, remove key, allow all the moving
parts to stop before accessing the drive wheel
release valves.
WARNING
The engine and hydraulic drive units can become
very hot. Touching a hot engine or hydraulic
drive units can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine and hydraulic drive units to
cool completely before accessing the drive wheel
release valves.
Located on the left and right sides above the
transaxles.
During normal operating conditions, the washer
on the lever is positioned outside the slots. If the
machine has to be pushed by hand, the valves must
be in the "released" position (see Figure 10).
1. Lever position for
operating the machine
2. Washer outside of slot
To release the drive wheels, move the lever to the
larger opening of the slot, push it in until the washer
is inside the frame, then move the lever back to the
narrow portion of the slot. Repeat this on each side
of the machine.
Release the parking brake. The machine is now able
to be pushed by hand.
Do Not tow machine.
To reset the drive system back to the operating
position: move the lever to the larger opening of
the slot, pull outward until the washer is outside of
the frame, then move the lever back to the narrow
portion of the slot. Repeat this on each side of the
machine.
Tine Ground Engagement Foot
Switch
Keep hands and feet away from the tines. Ensure
that the tines area is clear of any obstructions
before lowering it.
The switch is located on the operator platform.
To lower the tines into the ground, stand on the tine
ground engagement switch. The LED illuminates
in the hour meter/tine engagement display when
the tine engagement is activated. To raise the tines,
remove your foot from the switch.
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Operation
Figure 10
3. Lever position to push
the machine
4. Washer inside slot
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