Exmark Vantage 000 & Higher - Manual (Page 21)

Operation
Figure 10
To turn left or right, release pressure on the
motion control lever toward the desired turn
direction.
3. To stop, position both motion control levers in
the neutral operate position.
Adjusting the Front Reference/Speed
Control Bar
Adjust the front reference/speed control bar for
desired maximum forward speed.
1. Stop the machine and move the motion control
levers to the neutral position.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Unlock the handles on both sides of the control
tower by pulling outward (see Figure 11).
Figure 11
1. Front of the machine 4. Forward position —
faster
2. Control tower 5. Backward position —
slower
3. Unlock 6. Lock
4. Move the bar forward to obtain the fastest speed.
Move the bar backward to obtain the slowest
speed.
5. On both sides, rotate and push the handles inward
to lock the handles against the control tower.
Important: Make sure the handles are locked
in place so the front reference/speed control
bar does not move during operation.
Operating the Platform
The machine can be used with the platform in the
up or down position. It is the operator’s preference
on which position to use.
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