Driving The Machine - Exmark VERTEX V Series Operator's Manual

• In areas with low-hanging branches or obstacles
• Loading the machine for transport
• Driving up slopes
Operate the machine with the platform down for the
following conditions:
• Using the machine in most areas
• Driving across slopes
• Driving down slopes
To raise the platform, pull out the knob and lift the
platform. Push the platform tight against the cushion
for the latch pin to lock it into place.
To lower the platform, push the platform forward
against the cushion to release pressure on the latch
pin, then pull the knob out and lower the platform.
Figure 26
1. Platform up
2. Platform down
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3. Pull the knob out to
release the platform.

Driving the Machine

Important: Back the machine over curbs, 1
wheel at a time; driving it forward over curbs
could damage the machine.
CAUTION
Positioning one lever too far in front of the other
causes the machine to spin very rapidly. As a
result, you may lose control of the machine,
causing personal injury to you and damage to
the machine.
Slow down the machine before making sharp
turns.
1. Move the motion-control levers down to the
center, unlocked position.
2. Slowly push the motion-control levers forward
or rearward. Move 1 lever farther than the other
lever to turn.
Note: The farther you move the motion-control
levers, the faster the machine moves in that
direction.
3. To stop, pull the motion-control levers back to
the Neutral position.
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Operation
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