Exmark TT4819KAC, Operator'S Manual

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4.1.14 

Cold Start Kit: (Manual start units only) Located on the right hand side of engine 
deck, below the hydro control shield.  The cold start kit is used to ease the starting 
of the unit in cold weather or when the unit has not been operated for a period of 
time.  The cold start kit moves the idler pulley away from the pump belt releasing the 
tension on the belt, which allows the engine to turn over with less resistance.  See 
Section 4.3.2. 

4.1.15 

Tracking Adjustment Knob: Located on the right-hand side of the rear of the fuel 
tank support.  Can be adjusted so that machine will “track” straight ahead with 
drive levers released.   

4.2 Pre-Start 

4.2.1 

Refer to Maintenance and Adjustment Section 5 and perform all of the necessary 
inspection and maintenance steps. 

4.2.2 

Fill fuel tank.  For best results use only clean fresh regular grade 

unleaded

gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher.  Regular grade leaded gasoline 
may also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will require 
more frequent service.  See Engine Owner's Manual. 

Do not add oil to gasoline. 

Do not overfill fuel tank.  Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above 
a level that is 1/2” (1.3 cm) below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel 
expansion and prevent fuel spillage. 

4.2.3 

Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their 
safety requirements. 

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3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4.3.1 

Read the Engine Owner’s Manual carefully for detailed operating instructions 
regarding the engine. 

Before attempting to operate the unit, refer to Section 1 (Safety) and follow all 
safety, operating and preparation guidelines as stated in that section. 

4.3.2 

Starting Engine: Operator must have 

OPC lever depressed

, 

PTO disengaged 

and 

speed control lever in neutral

. 

Lock drive levers in neutral and engage park brake. 

Open

 fuel shut-off valve.

NOTE:  A cold weather starting kit has been added for ease of starting in 
either cold weather or when the unit has not been run for a period of time. 

To use cold start kit: (Manual start units only) 

a)  Pull split ring straight out the side of the unit, and hook the ring over the 

lower rear hydro control shield bolt. 

b)  Start engine.  Refer to the following guidelines for further starting 

suggestions. 

To engage pump drive (disengage cold start kit) 

a)  Pull chain straight out from the side of the unit until the split ring can be 

removed from the bolt. 

SLOWLY

 release tension on chain. 

On a cold engine, pull out the choke control.   

For a 15 & 17 HP Kawasaki manual start engine

, turn key to “Run” position.  Pull 

recoil rope to start engine.   

For a 17HP Kawasaki Electric start engine

, OPC levers must be depressed, turn 

ignition switch to the “start” position.  Release the switch when the engine starts.   

After the engine starts and warms up, gradually push down on the choke control 
and place the throttle control in the full throttle position