Exmark Turf Tracer x-series LP FMD524 - Manual (Page 19)

Operation
LPG tanks filled by trained and qualified personnel.
For best results, use clean, fresh HD5 grade propane.
Do Not allow the LPG tanks to be overfilled.
Overfilling LPG tanks builds excess pressure within
the tank which causes the relief valve to open.
Make sure you understand the controls, their
locations, their functions, and their safety
requirements.
Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the
necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
Operating Instructions
Important: If at anytime you sense something
is wrong with the LPG equipment, stop the
mower in a safe location and turn the mower off.
If you can safely do so, close the fuel valve and
try to find the cause; otherwise, get away from
the mower and contact trained and qualified
personnel immediately.
Open the Fuel Valve
1. Slowly open the fuel valve to equalize the pressure
in the tank. The fuel valve is located on the RH
side of the LPG tank. If the fuel valve is opened
too quickly, the pressure relief valve is equipped
with a back pressure check valve that will shut off
the fuel supply. If this happens, close the fuel
valve completely and wait five seconds. Slowly
open the fuel valve.
2. Rotate the fuel valve counter-clockwise to turn on
the fuel. If leaks are detected, refer to the leak
information in the Inspection section in Safety.
Starting the Engine
1. Push in on the PTO switch to the “STOP”
position.
2. Place the throttle in the “SLOW” position.
3. Turn ignition switch to “Start” position. Release
the switch as soon as the engine starts.
Important: Do Not crank the engine
continuously for more than ten seconds at
a time. If the engine does not start, allow a
60 second starter cool-down period between
starting attempts. Failure to follow these
guidelines can burn out the starter motor.
Note: It is helpful to have the left and right
neutral lock latches locked in neutral when
starting the engine. Refer to Neutral Lock
Latches section in Controls.
Engaging the PTO
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck are
dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious
injury or kill you.
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower or
mower deck when the blades are engaged.
DANGER
An uncovered discharge opening will allow
objects to be thrown in an operator’s or
bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the
blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade
contact can cause serious injury or death.
Never operate the mower with the discharge
deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there
is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place
and working properly.
The PTO switch engages the cutting blades. Be sure
that all persons are clear of mower deck and discharge
area before engaging the PTO.
1. Set throttle to “MIDWAY” position.
2. Pull the PTO switch outward to the “ROTATE”
position to engage the blades.
3. Place the throttle in the “FAST” position to begin
mowing.
Disengaging the PTO
1. Set the throttle to the “MIDWAY” position.
2. Push the PTO switch in to the “STOP” position
to disengage the blades.
Stopping the Engine
1. Bring the mower to a full stop.
2. Lock drive levers in neutral.
3. Disengage the PTO.
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