Exmark Turf Tracer x-series LP FMD524 - Manual (Page 18)

Operation
engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake
engaged when transporting.
Park brake must be disengaged to move speed control
out of neutral or engine will kill.
Ignition Switch
Located on the left side of the control console.
The ignition switch is used to start and stop the
engine. The ignition switch has three positions,
“Off ”, “On” and “Start”. Insert key into switch
and rotate clockwise to the “On” position. Rotate
clockwise to the next position to engage the starter
(key must be held against spring pressure in this
position). Operator must have speed control lever in
neutral, OPC levers depressed and PTO disengaged
to start engine. When engine starts, release key.
Hour Meter
Located on the front left hand side of console just
above the PTO switch.
The hour meter is connected to a pressure switch
installed in the engine block and it records the
number of hours that the engine has run. If ignition
switch is left on without engine running, hour meter
will not run.
Note: This switch is not a low oil sensor and will not
alert the operator if the engine oil is low.
Fuel Valve
Located on the LPG fuel tank.
The fuel valve is used to open and close the fuel
supply when the machine is not in use, during
transport to and from the jobsite, and when parked
inside a well-ventilated building.
Rotate the fuel valve clockwise to turn off the fuel.
Rotate fuel valve counter-clockwise to turn on the
fuel.
Drive Wheel Release Valves
Located on the left rear 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.
Tracking Adjustment Knob
Located on the right-hand side of the rear of the fuel
tank support.
The knob can be adjusted so that machine will
“track” straight ahead with the drive levers released.
PTO Engagement Switch
Switch is located on left side of control console.
The switch must be pulled out to the “Rotate”
position to engage the blades. The switch is pushed
in to the “Stop” position to stop the blades. Operator
must have operator presence control levers depressed
when PTO is engaged or engine will stop.
LPG Cylinder Brackets
The brackets are located on the engine deck.
The LPG cylinder brackets are used to fasten the
removable LPG tank to the mower.
Fuel Gauge
Located on the LPG fuel tank.
This gauge monitors the amount of liquid LPG in
the fuel tank.
Safety Pressure Relief Valve
Located on the LPG fuel tank.
The safety pressure relief valve relieves the excess
pressure in the LPG tank.
Important: This valve has a protective plastic
cap that should NEVER be removed. If the
cap is damaged or missing, contact trained and
qualified personnel immediately.
Pre-Start
LPG tanks supplied from Exmark Do Not contain
LPG fuel for shipping reasons and safety. Have the
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