Engaging The Pto; Starting The Engine - Exmark LAZER Z ADVANTAGE SERIES Operator's Manual

Operation
1. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the
two roll bar pins (Figure 5).
2. Raise the roll bar to the upright position and
install the two pins and secure them with the
hairpin cotter pins (Figure 5).
Important: Always use the seat belt with the
roll bar in the raised position. Ensure that the
rear part of the seat is secured with the seat
latch.
Figure 5
1. Roll bar
2. Raised position
Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
The fuel shut off valve is located in the fuel line
behind and to the left or right of the seat. Rotate the
valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to turn on fuel.

Starting the Engine

1. Move the motion control levers out to the neutral
lock position.
2. Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to
engage the parking brake.
3. Push in on the PTO switch to the "STOP"
position.
Note: It is not necessary for the operator to be
in the seat to start the engine.
3. Pin
4. Hairpin cotter pin
4. Place the throttle midway between the "SLOW"
and "FAST" positions.
5. On a cold engine, pull the choke control out into
the "ON" position.
On a warm engine, leave the choke in the "OFF"
position.
6. Turn ignition switch to the "START" position.
Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
Important: Do Not crank the engine
continuously for more than ten seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60
second cool-down period between starting
attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines
can burn out the starter motor.
7. If the choke is in the "ON" position, gradually
return choke to the "OFF" position as the engine
warms up.

Engaging the PTO

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 push-pull switch engages the cutting blades.
Be sure that all persons are clear of the mower deck
and discharge area before engaging PTO.
Important: Operator must be in seat before the
PTO can be engaged.
1. Set the throttle to the "MIDWAY" position.
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