Exmark Lazer HP - Manual (Page 28)

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4.1.4 Choke Control: (All units except Kohler 26 HP EFI) Located at lower center of
console (right side of ignition switch). Choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine.
The choke control is pulled out to be in the “ON” position and pushed in to be in
the “OFF” position. DO NOT run a warm engine with choke in the “ON” position.
4.1.5 Throttle Control: Located on console just right of center.
Throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving throttle lever forward will increase
engine speed and moving throttle lever to the rear will decrease engine speed.
4.1.6 Brake Lever: Located on left side of unit, just to the front of the console. The
brake lever engages a parking brake on the drive wheels.
Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake.
Push the lever forward and down to disengage the brake.
When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be chocked or blocked in
addition to the brake being engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake
engaged when transporting.
4.1.7 Ignition Switch: Located on the lower center of console.
The ignition switch is used to start and stop the engine. The switch has three
positions “OFF”, “ON” and “START”. Insert key into switch and rotate clockwise
to the “ON” position. Rotate clockwise to the next position to engage the starter
(key must be held against spring pressure in this position).
For Kohler units Serial Nos. 251,999 and Lower and 22 & 23 HP Kawasaki
Liquid-cooled units:
Operator must be in seat with brake engaged, motion control levers out
(neutral lock position) and blade engagement switch “OFF” to start engine.
For Air-cooled units Serial Nos. 252,000 and Higher and 27 HP Kawasaki Liquid-
cooled units:
Brake must be engaged, motion control levers out (neutral lock position)
and blade engagement switch “OFF” to start engine. (It is not necessary for
the operator to be in the seat to start the engine.)
4.1.8 Hour Meter: Located left on center of console. The hour meter is connected to a
pressure switch installed in the engine block and it records the number of hours
that the engine has run. If the ignition switch is left on without engine running,
hour meter will not run.
NOTE: This switch is not a low oil sensor and will not alert the operator if the
engine oil is low.
4.1.9 Fuel Shut-Off Valve: Located directly below center of console. The fuel shut-off
valve is used to shut off the fuel when the machine will not be used for a few days,
during transport to and from the job site, and when parked inside a building. The
valve has three positions, each position made in 1/4 turn increments.
NOTE: The positions for the Kohler 26 HP EFI units are different than all other
units. Reference the table below for the correct locations.
VALVE POSITION
FUEL FLOW Carburetor engines 26 hp, EFI engine
“OFF” DOWN RIGHT
RIGHT TANK RIGHT DOWN
LEFT TANK LEFT LEFT
4.1.10 Drive Wheel Release Valves: Located on the top left front corner of hydrostatic
pumps. Drive wheel release valves are used to release the hydrostatic drive
system to allow the machine to be pushed without the engine running. Tilt seat
up to gain access to pumps.