Exmark Mower Pioneer E-Series 4500-996 Rev A - Manual (Page 24)

Operation
Figure 14
To turn left or right, pull the motion control lever
back toward neutral in the desired turn direction.
The machine will move faster the farther the
motion control levers are moved from the neutral
position.
4. To stop, position both motion control levers in
the neutral operate position.
Driving in Reverse
1. Move the motion control levers inward to the
neutral operate position.
2. To move rearward in a straight line, move both
levers rearward with equal pressure.
Figure 15
To turn right, release pressure on the RH motion
control lever and the rear of the machine will
move towards the rear and to the right.
To turn left, release pressure on the LH motion
control lever and the rear of the machine will
move towards the rear and to the left.
3. To stop, position both motion control levers in
the neutral operate position.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted
from 1 1/2 to 5 inches (3.8 cm to 12.7 cm) in 1/4
inch (6.4 mm) increments.
1. Stop the machine and move the motion control
levers outward to the neutral locked position.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Raise and lock the deck to the 5 inch (12.7 cm)
transport position (Figure 16).
The deck is raised by pushing the foot operated
deck lift pedal forward. The pedal is located at the
front right corner of the floor pan.
Note: When changing the cutting height
positions, always come to a complete stop
and disengage the PTO.
Figure 16
1. Transport lock handle 3. Height of cut decal
2. Height adjustment pin 4. Deck foot pedal
4. Insert the height adjustment pin into the hole
corresponding to the desired cutting height.
See the decal on the side of the deck lift plate for
cut heights.
5. Push the foot lever forward, pull the transport
lock handle rearward and let the deck lower
down to the predetermined cut height by slowly
decreasing foot pressure allowing the foot lever
to travel rearward.
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