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The fuel gauge monitors the amount of fuel in the
tank.
Drive Wheel Release Valves
Located on the right front corner of the hydrostatic
pumps.
Drive wheel release valves are used to release the
hydrostatic drive system to allow the machine to be
moved by hand without the engine running.
With a 5/8 wrench, turn both valves one turn
counterclockwise to release the drive system.
Turn clockwise to reset the drive system. Do Not
overtighten. Do Not tow machine.
PTO Engagement Switch
Located on front control panel (see Figure 5).
Switch must be pulled out (up) to engage the blades.
Switch is pushed in to disengage the blades.
The LCD indicator will appear when the PTO switch
is engaged (see Figure 7).
Low Voltage Indicator
Located on the front control panel in the message
display (see Figure 5 and Figure 7).
A low voltage condition (less than 12.3 volts) exists
when the low voltage indicator light appears on the
message display while the engine is running.
If the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position for
a few seconds before cranking the engine, the battery
voltage will display in the area where the hours are
normally displayed.
Note: The indicator normally appears when the
engine is off and the key switch is turned to the
"ON" position.
Deck Lift Handle
Located on the RH of the front control panel.
Pull the handle rearward to raise the cutting deck.
Allow the handle to move forward to lower the
cutting deck to the cut height that has been set.
Pull the handle rearward and to the right to latch
the cutting deck into the raised transport position
(Figure 6).
Electronic Control Unit Malfunction
Indicator
Kohler EFI Units Only:
The electronic control unit (ECU) continuously
monitors operation of the EFI system. If a problem
or fault within the system is detected, the malfunction
indicator light (MIL) is illuminated. The MIL is
the light located in the console panel to the left of
the PTO switch. Follow the troubleshooting steps
outlined in the Kohler engine operator's manual if the
MIL is illuminated.
Pre-Start
Fill fuel tank on level ground. For best results use
only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of 87 or higher.
Important: Never use methanol, gasoline
containing methanol, gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white
gas because the fuel system could be damaged.
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 and align with the fuel line to open.
Starting the Engine
1. Leave the LH motion control lever in neutral and
the RH lever in the PTO disengage position (see
Figure 4).
2. Pull the parking brake rearward and over to the
right to engage the parking brake.
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My mower has the ECS handles on it, does it require any different steps when changing the hydraulic oil and filter?
The provided context does not mention ECS handles or indicate that different steps are required for changing the hydraulic oil and filter based on handle type. Therefore, based on the available information, no different steps are specified.
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My mower has gotten slower in reverse, what can I do to fix this
To fix a slow reverse issue on an Exmark Vantage mower, follow these steps:
1. Check the bypass valve – Make sure it is closed tightly. A loose valve can cause drive issues.
2. Inspect the drive or pump belts – Look for worn, loose, or broken belts and replace them if needed.
3. Check if belts are off a pulley – Reinstall the belt if it has slipped off and ensure pulleys are in correct working position.
4. Adjust tracking – Turn the left-hand adjustment rod in 1/4 turn increments in the direction needed until the mower tracks correctly.
These steps can help restore proper reverse speed and function.
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Where is the bypass valve on my vantage
The exact location of the bypass valve on the Exmark Vantage is not specified in the provided information. The context only states that the mower is equipped with bypass valves and advises consulting the operator's manual for specific instructions on opening them.
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