Exmark Frontrunner 4500-497 - Manual (Page 21)

Operation
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.
2. Pull the PTO switch outward to the “ROTATE”
position.
3. Place the throttle in the “FAST” position to begin
mowing.
Disengaging the PTO
1. Set the throttle to the “MIDWAY” position.
2. Push the PTO switch in to the “STOP” position
to disengage the blades.
Stopping the Engine
1. Bring the unit to a full stop.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Move the motion control levers out to the neutral
lock position.
4. Engage the parking brake.
5. Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
6. Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position to stop the engine.
7. Remove the key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting engine.
8. Close the fuel shut-off valve when the machine
will not be in use for a few days, when
transporting, or when the unit is parked inside
a building.
Driving the Machine
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning
one lever too much ahead of the other.
Operator may lose control of the machine,
which may cause damage to the machine
or injury.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
Important: To begin movement (forward or
backward) the operator must be in the seat, the
brake lever must be disengaged (pushed down)
before the motion control levers can be moved in
or the engine will stop.
When levers are centered in the T-slot the drive
system is in the neutral position. With levers moved
out in the T-slot the drive system is in the neutral lock
position (Figure 6).
Figure 6
1. Handles Out (Neutral
Lock) 5. Neutral
2. Handles In (Neutral) 6. Reverse
3. Front of Unit 7. Neutral Lock
4. Forward
Driving Forward
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Move the motion control levers inward to the
center to the neutral unlocked position.
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