Exmark Vantage 000 & Higher - Manual (Page 22)

Operation
WARNING
The operator platform is heavy and may
cause injury when lowering and raising
the operator platform. The platform may
suddenly drop if not supported when the
latch pin is pulled out.
• Do Not put your hands or fingers in the
platform pivot area when lowering or
raising the operator platform.
• Make sure the platform is supported
when the latch pin is pulled out.
• Make sure the latch secures the platform
when folding it in the up position. Push
it tight against the cushion for the latch
pin to lock into place.
Operating the Machine with the
Platform Up
Operating the machine with the platform up is
recommended when:
• Mowing near drop-off ’s
• Mowing small areas where the machine is too long
• Areas with low over hanging branches or obstacles
• Loading the machine for transport
• Unloading the machine after transport
• Driving up or backing down slopes or ramps.
• Turning in tight areas where platform may contact
obstacles.
To raise the platform, pull the bottom upward and
push it tight against the cushion. The latch pin knob
will snap inward to lock the platform into place (see
Figure 12).
Figure 12
1. Platform
2. Raise upward
3. Latch pin knob snaps inward
Operating the Machine with the
Platform Down
Operating the machine with the platform down is
recommended when:
• Mowing most areas
• Driving down slopes
To lower the platform, push the platform forward
against the cushion to release pressure on the latch
pin, pull the knob outward, and lower the platform
(see Figure 13).
Figure 13
1. Pull latch pin knob outward
2. Platform
3. Lower
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