Exmark Frontrunner Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Pulling the levers back from the neutral position will cause the respective drive
wheels to rotate in a reverse direction (spring tension can be felt when moving
into reverse from neutral).
To turn to the left while backing, move the left lever forward toward neutral. To
turn to the right while backing, move the right lever forward toward neutral.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Machine can spin very rapidly by
positioning one lever too much ahead of
the other.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Operator may lose control of the
machine, which may cause damage to
the machine or injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Use caution when making turns.
Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
3.1.3 PTO Engagement Switch: Located on the right fuel tank console.
Switch must be pulled out to the “ROTATE” position to engage the PTO. The
Switch is pushed in to the “STOP” position to stop the PTO.
3.1.4 Throttle Control
: Located on right fuel tank console.
Throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving throttle lever forward will increase
engine speed and moving throttle lever to the rear will decrease engine speed.
3.1.5 Brake Lever
: Located on left side of unit, between the seat and the dummy tank.
The brake lever engages a parking brake on the drive wheels.
Pull the lever up to engage the brake.
Push the lever down to disengage the brake.
The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting.
3.1.6 Ignition Switch
: Located on the right fuel tank console.
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).
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.)
NOTE: A glow plug light, located to the rear of the glow plug switch, will
illuminate when the switch is depressed. The glow plug light indicates the glow
plugs are preheating the combustion chamber. Hold glow plugs on according to
chart: