Pre-Start; Operating Instructions - Exmark Metro 4500-352 Operator's Manual

Operation
The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the
flow of fuel when parking inside a building, during
transportation to and from the job sites, and when
the machine will not be used for a few days.
Rotate valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut fuel off.
Rotate valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to turn fuel
on.

Pre-Start

Fill fuel tank. For best results use only clean, fresh
regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline may
also be used; however, combustion chamber and
cylinder head will require more frequent service. See
Engine Owner's Manual.
Do Not add oil to gasoline.
Do Not overfill fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank so
that the fuel level rises above a level that is 1/2 inch
below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel
expansion and prevent fuel spillage.
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 1/4 turn counterclockwise to turn
fuel on.
Starting the Engine
Note: Always engage the left and right neutral
lock/park brake latches in the "park brake" position
when starting the engine
1. On a cold engine, place the throttle midway
between the "Slow" and "Fast" positions and
place the choke in the "On" position. On a warm
engine, place the throttle lever midway between
"Slow" and "Fast" positions and leave the choke
in the "Off " position.
2. Turn ignition switch to "Run" position. Pull the
recoil rope to start engine.
3. On a cold engine, gradually return choke to the
"Off " position after engine starts and warms up.
Note: Kawasaki engines generally need to be
"choked" even when warm.
PTO Engagement
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck
are dangerous. Blade contact can cause
serious injury or kill you.
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower
or mower deck when the blades are engaged.
DANGER
An uncovered discharge opening will allow
objects to be thrown in an operator's or
bystander's direction. Also, contact with the
blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade
contact can cause serious injury or death.
Never operate the mower with the discharge
deflector raised, removed, or altered unless
there is a grass collection system or mulch
kit in place and working properly.
The PTO switch engages the cutting blades. Be sure
that all persons are clear of mower deck and discharge
area before engaging the PTO.
1. Set throttle to "MIDWAY" position.
2. Push the PTO lever forward to engage blades.
3. Place the throttle in the "FAST" position to begin
mowing.
Disengaging the PTO
1. Set throttle to "MIDWAY" position.
2. Pull the blade engagement lever to the full
rearward position to disengage the blades
Stopping the Engine
1. Bring the unit to a full stop.
2. Lock drive levers in "park brake" position.
3. Disengage the PTO.
4. Move transmission shift lever to "neutral".
5. Place the throttle midway between the "SLOW"
and "FAST" positions.
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