Bigdog Mower Co. Alpha, Operator'S Manual

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607233 3-1 REV A
OPERATION
Safe Operating Practices
Refer to the Safety Precautions section of this manual for
operational and personal safety information.
Control Panel
A. Deck clutch switch (Figure 3-1) — this switch engages
the deck. Pull the switch up to engage and push the
switch down to disengage the clutch.
For additional clutch information refer to the
Mower
Deck Operation section of this manual.
B. Ignition switch (Figure 3-1) — a three position switch:
“OFF”, “RUN”, and “START”. With the key inserted,
rotate it clockwise to the “START” position; release the
key when the engine starts, and the switch will auto-
matically return to the “RUN” position
C. Throttle control (Figure 3-1) — a cable is linked to the
engine throttle for controlling engine speed. Move the
lever forward to increase engine rpm, move the lever
rearward to decrease engine rpm.
D. Choke control (Figure 3-1) — a cable is linked to manu-
ally operate the engine choke. When the lever is in the
down position, the choke is in the “OFF” (run) position.
When the knob is pulled up, the choke is in the “ON”
(start) position.
Do not operate the machine in the “ON”
(start) position.
Controls
A. Steering control levers (Figure 3-2 & Figure 3-3) —
these levers control the mower’s speed, direction,
stopping, and park brake.
B. Deck lift pedal (Figure 3-4) — the deck lift pedal is
used to raise or lower the deck. Push on the pedal to
raise the deck and then place the adjusting pin into the
desired cutting height hole. Release the pedal. Push
the deck lift pedal to raise the deck when going over
obstructions.
Lights
These mowers come equipped with operating lights
mounted in the front mower frame. There is no dedicated
“ON/OFF” switch for these lights. These lights come on when
the ignition switch is in the “RUN” position and go off when
the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position. Figure 3-5
A. Deck clutch switch
B. Ignition switch
C. Throttle
D. Choke
Figure 3-1
D
A
B
C
The parking brake may not hold the mower if
parked on a slope. Block or chock the machine
when parked on a slope.
Shown with steering control levers in the neutral position
A. Steering control lever
Figure 3-2
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