Exmark Frontrunner Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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GLOW PLUG CHART
Ambient Temperature Hold Glow Plugs On
Above 50°F (10°C) NO NEED
50°F (10°C) to 23°F (-5°C) Approx. 5 seconds
Below 23°F (-5°C) Approx. 10 seconds
Limit of continuous use 20 seconds
3.1.7 Hour Meter: Located on the right fuel tank console. The hour meter runs when
the alternator is charging and it records the number of hours that the engine has
run. If the ignition switch is left on without engine running, hour meter will not
run.
3.1.8 Hydraulic Lift Switch
: Located on the right fuel tank console. The hydraulic lift
switch is used to raise and lower the mower deck.
Push the front portion of the hydraulic lift switch down to raise the mower deck
to the desired height.
Push the rear portion of the hydraulic lift switch down to lower the mower deck
to the desired height.
3.1.9 Fuel Gauge
: Located at the rear of the right fuel tank.
The fuel gauge monitors the amount of fuel left in the right fuel tank only. The left
tank does not hold fuel.
3.1.10 Coolant Temperature Gauge:
Located on the right fuel tank console.
The coolant temperature gauge monitors the temperature of the engine coolant.
An engine overheating condition is indicated by the red area on the gauge.
3.1.11 Coolant Temperature Light:
Located on the right fuel tank console. The light will
come on if the engine is overheating and an alarm will sound (See Section
3.1.13).
3.1.12 Glow Plug Light:
Located on the right fuel tank console. The glow plug light
comes on when the glow plugs are preheating the combustion chamber. This
happens when the glow switch is depressed and while the engine is cranking.
3.1.13 Warning Buzzer:
Located behind the seat under the engine cover on the right
hand side of the engine fan shroud. The buzzer is a warning signal for the
following circumstances:
a) When the engine is running and the buzzer emits a continuous beep, the
buzzer is warning the user that the engine is overheating. Perform the
following steps.
1. Disengage the mower blades, and idle down the engine.
2. Look at the temperature gauge to determine if temperature continues to
increase. If it does, turn the unit off and allow the engine and engine
components to cool.
3. Check the coolant level. If necessary fill with coolant as described in
Section 4.1.2.
4. Remove any debris on or around the radiator that may restrict airflow.
5. Check to see if the water pump/alternator belt is intact. If belt is missing,
do not run unit, as unit can overheat and damage the engine. See Engine
Service Dealer.