Exmark Metro 00 & Higher - Manual (Page 18)

Operation
To place the drive levers in the “drive” position,
slightly squeeze the drive levers while placing
thumbs on the outer thumb lobe of the neutral
lock/park brake latches (or the index finger on
the front lobe) and rotate them from under the
drive levers. Slowly and carefully release the drive
levers. See Figure 7 position 1.
Figure 7
1. Drive Lever in drive
position 3. Drive Lever locked in
neutral position
2. Drive Lever in neutral
position 4. Drive Lever locked in
park position
Driving Forward
1. With drive levers in the “neutral” or “park brake”
position, shift transmission into desired gear.
2. Squeeze both drive levers and move both neutral
lock/park brake latches from the “neutral” or
“park brake” position to the “drive” position.
3. To move forward in a straight line, smoothly
release both drive levers to engage drive wheels.
To turn left or right, squeeze the right hand drive
lever to turn right and the left hand drive lever
to turn left.
Squeeze drive levers all the way back to engage
brakes. Move neutral lock/park brake latches into
the “park brake” position and release drive levers.
Shift transmission into neutral.
Driving in Reverse
Note: Reverse gear is reverse assist only, the operator
must pull the unit backwards.
To move rearward, squeeze the drive levers to neutral
position and move the shifter to the “R”.
Smoothly release both drive levers to engage drive
wheels.
Pull the unit backward to “assist” with the movement
of the unit.
To stop, squeeze drive levers all the way back to
engage the brakes. Move the neutral lock latches into
the “park brake” position and release drive levers.
Move the speed control lever to the neutral position.
Changing Gears
When changing gears, always squeeze drive levers to
the neutral position. The shift lever may be moved
with a knee or by hand (engage the neutral lock
latches if shifting by hand).
Note: Reverse gear is “reverse assist” only, the
operator must pull the unit backwards.
Transporting
Transporting a Unit
WARNING
Loading the mower onto a trailer without strong
enough or properly supported ramps could be
dangerous. The ramps could collapse causing
the unit to fall, which could cause injury.
• Use proper ramps that are secured to the
truck or trailer.
• Keep feet and legs out from under the unit
when loading and unloading.
• If necessary, use assistance when loading.
Be sure the fuel shut-off valve is closed.
Use a heavy duty trailer to transport the machine.
Engage neutral lock latches and park brake, then
block wheels.
Securely fasten the machine to the trailer with straps,
chains, cables, or ropes.
Do Not rely solely on the parking brake to hold the
machine on the trailer.
Be sure that the trailer has all necessary lighting and
marking as required by law and use a safety chain.
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