Exmark Turf tracer, Operator'S Manual

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3.1.7 

Speed Control Lever: Located in middle of control console, it controls the maximum 
forward speed and is infinitely variable from neutral 0 mph to 6.75 mph. 

Park brake must be disengaged to move speed control out of neutral or engine 
will kill. 

 3.1.8 

Ignition 

Switch: Located on the control console.  The ignition switch is used to start 

and stop the engine.  The ignition 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).  Operator must have 

speed control lever in 

neutral

, 

OPC levers 

depressed

 and 

PTO 

disengaged

to start engine.  When 

engine starts, release key. 

 3.1.9 

Hour 

Meter: Located on the left hand side of console just above the PTO switch.  

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 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. 

3.1.10 

Fuel Shut-Off Valve: Installed in the fuel line midway between the tank and 
engine.  The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the flow of fuel when  parking 
inside a building, during transportation to and from the job sites, and when the 
machine will not be used for a few days. 

Rotate valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut fuel off.  Rotate valve 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise to turn fuel on. 

3.1.11 

Drive Wheel Release Valves: Located on the left rear corner of the hydrostatic 
pumps.  Drive wheel release valves are used to release the hydro-static drive 
system to allow the machine to be moved by hand without the engine running.   

With a 5/8 wrench, turn both valves one turn counter-clockwise to release the 
drive system.   

Turn clockwise to reset the drive system.  

Do Not over tighten. 

3.1.12 

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

3.1.13 

Park Brake Lever:  Located on the left side of the unit above the hydraulic tank.  
The brake lever engages the park 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, 

Park brake must be disengaged to move speed control out of neutral or engine 
will kill. 

3.2  

PRE-START 

3.2.1 

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” below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion 
and prevent fuel spillage.