Bush Hog RS2650B, Operator'S Manual

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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 jobsite, and when parked inside a building.
a) ROTATING the fuel shut-off valve counter-clockwise to "L" position opens the left tank fuel valve.
b) ROTATING the fuel shut-off valve clockwise to "R" position opens the right tank fuel valve.
c) ROTATING the fuel shut-off valve to "OFF" position closes the valve.
4.1.7 Fuel Shut-Off Valve 2 : Located on the bottom of left fuel tank.
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 jobsite, and when parked inside a building.
4.1.8 Drive Wheel Neutral Lever: Located on both sides of the rear of the frame.
The Neutral Lever is used to control the relief valve of the hydrostatic transaxle. It releases the oil
pressure, allowing the machine to be pushed without the engine running.
4.2 PRE-START
4.2.1 Fill fuel tanks. 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 engine oil to
gasoline. DO NOT overfill fuel tank.
4.2.2 Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their safety requirements.
4.2.3 Refer to Maintenance, Section 5, and perform all necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
4.2.4 Check the tire inflation:
Wheels Inflation
Drive wheels 12psi (82.8kPa)
Caster wheels 25psi (172.5kPa)
4.3 MOWING
4.3.1 Open fuel shut-off valve (left or right tank).
4.3.2 Starting Engine
Brake must be engaged, the PTO switch disengaged, and the motion control levers out (neutral lock
position). (The operator does not need to be in the seat to start the engine.)
On a cold engine , place the throttle midway between the "SLOW" and "FAST" positions and pull
choke switch out to the " " (open) position. Rotate the ignition switch to the "START" position. Let
switch return to "ON" position as soon as engine starts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT crank the engine continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start, allow a 60 second cool-down period between starting attempts. Failure to
follow these guidelines can burn out the starter.
After starting a cold engine, gradually return choke to the " " (closed) position as the engine warms up.
On a
warm engine, place the throttle midway between the "SLOW" and "FAST" positions and push
the choke to the " " (closed) position.
4.3.3 Engage PTO