Exmark Lawn Tractor - Manual (Page 23)

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3.2.2 Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their
safety requirements.
3.2.3 Refer to Maintenance, Section 4, and perform all the necessary inspection and
maintenance steps.
3.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.3.1 Operate units with the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use seat belt.
There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. If it is necessary to lower
roll bar do not wear the seat belt. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
3.3.2 Open fuel shut-off valve.
The fuel shut off valve is located in the fuel line behind and to the right of the seat.
Rotate the valve 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to turn on fuel.
3.3.3 Starting Engine:
Brake must be engaged, motion control levers out (neutral lock position)
and PTO switch “OFF” to start engine. (It is not necessary for the operator to
be in the seat to start the engine.)
On a cold engine, place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST”
positions and push choke lever forward (except Kohler EFI units) into the “ON”
position. 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 then ten (10)
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.
After starting a cold engine (except Kohler EFI units), gradually return choke to
the “OFF” position as the engine warms up.
On a warm engine, place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST”
positions and leave the choke in the “OFF” position.
3.3.4 Engaging PTO:
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ The rotating blades under the mower deck are
dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ DO NOT put hands or feet under the mower or mower
deck when the blades are engaged.