Exmark 00 & Higher Lawn Aerator User Manual


 
Operation
The ignition switch is used to start and stop the
engine. The 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). Allow
the key to return to the “on” position immediately
after the engine starts.
Figure 7
1. Off 3. Start
2. On
Note: Brake must be engaged, motion control
levers out (neutral lock position) and PTO switch
disengaged to start engine. (It is not necessary for the
operator to be in the seat to start the engine.)
Hour Meter
Located on the control panel (see Figure 6 and
Figure 8).
The hour meter records the number of hours that
the engine has run.
Figure 8
1. LCD indicators 3. Hour/Voltage display
2. Low voltage indicator
light
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Located behind and below the seat.
The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuel
when the machine will not be used for a few days,
during transport to and from the jobsite, and when
parked inside a building.
Align valve handle with the fuel line to open. Rotate
90° to close.
Drive Wheel Release Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating
drive components below the engine deck,
which could result in serious injury or death.
Stop engine, remove key, allow all the moving
parts to stop before accessing the drive wheel
release valves.
WARNING
The engine and hydraulic drive units can
become very hot. Touching a hot engine or
hydraulic drive units can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine and hydraulic drive units to
cool completely before accessing the drive
wheel release valves.
Located on either side of the engine deck.
During normal operating conditions, the drive wheel
release valves are positioned horizontally. If the
machine has to be pushed by hand, the valves must
be in the “released” position (see Figure 9).
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