Pre-Start; Operating Instructions - Exmark SD270SB20 Operator's Manual

Operation
Push the lever forward to start the seed flow and pull
it rearward to stop the seed flow.
Park Brake Lever
Located on the lower rear panel by the LH rear tire.
The brake lever engages the park brake on the
transmission so the drive tires do not rotate.
To engage the park brake, pull up on the lever, pull
out until the two washers are outside the frame, and
push the lever down into the slot.
To disengage the park brake, pull up on the lever,
push it in until the two washers are inside the frame,
and push the lever down into the slot.
Figure 6
1. Park brake lever out-engaged position
2. Two washers outside frame
3. Park brake lever in-released position
4. Two washers inside frame
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.
Drive Wheel Release Lever
Located on the lower rear panel to the right of the
park brake lever.
The drive wheel release lever is used to release the
hydrostatic drive system to allow the machine to be
moved by hand without the engine running.
For normal operating position, pull up on the handle
and push the handle in until all three notches are
inside the frame.
Note: The last notch on the handle does not latch
on the slot.
To release the drive wheels, pull up on the handle,
pull it out until the last notch engages in the slot.
Push the handle down.
1. Handle in-normal operating position
2. All notches inside frame
3. Handle out-drive wheel release
4. Last notch engaged in slot

Pre-Start

Fill fuel tank on level ground. See Fuel
Recommendations in the Specifications section for
additional gasoline information.
Do Not add oil to gasoline.
Do Not overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler neck. The empty space in the
tank allows gasoline to expand. Overfilling may result
in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission
system.
Make sure you understand the controls, their
locations, their functions, and their safety
requirements.
Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the
necessary inspection and maintenance steps.

Operating Instructions

Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Rotate the valve down 90 degrees to open.
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the traction control lever is in neutral
and that the cutting blade control lever is
disengaged.
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Figure 7