COX Live Axle Drive A16815G, Owner'S Manual, Page: 9 / 58

OWNERS MANUAL FOR MODEL A16815G Live Drive rev 2 Page 9 1 February 2016
Fuel Tap Knob-
Used to shut off the fuel line to stop
fuel flow to the engine when the
tractor is transported or not in
operation to reduce the likelihood of
fuel leakage. Turn the KNOB
clockwise ¼ of a turn from the on
position to the off position to shut off
the fuel line to stop fuel flowing to the
engine. Turn KNOB anticlockwise ¼
of a turn from the off position to the
on position to allow fuel to flow to the
engine.
Oil Level Dipstick-
Used to indicate oil level in engine
when engine is not running. (Refer to
engine owners manual for
instructions on checking engine oil
level)
TO OPERATE
B E F O R E S T A R T I N G /
STOPPING:
See Engine Maintenance/
Instruction Sheet.
STARTING ENGINE
When starting engine, place right
heel on foot switch located on rear
of right footrest. Ensure that PTO
switch is disengaged (off),
otherwise electric starter motor will
not engage. If engine is cold
move engine speed control to
choke position and return to
desired engine speed setting when
engine starts. Do not attempt to
operate engine with engine speed
control lever in choke position.
STOPPING ENGINE
When stopping engine, ensure PTO
switch is disenagaged (off), and
engine speed control is in the fast
position, set park brake in the on
position, turn key switch to the
“off” (1st) position.
DRIVING
T O D R I V E F O R W A R D /
REVERSE:
Engine speed is regulated by the
engine speed control, set engine
speed control to desired engine
speed. Press down on the forward
section of the drive pedal for
forward movement, on the rear of
the drive pedal for reverse. The
amount of pressure can be used to
control the ground speed,
especially in heavier conditions.
When operating the mower on
slopes greater than 10 degrees but
less than 15 degrees for a
prolonged period, you may
experience minor drive fade,
should this occur, vary your
mowing style eg: mow around
some flat areas, then the slope
followed by the flat area again.
This will allow the drive to cool
before travelling up the slope
again.
N.B. Ensure that when
pressure is applied to the drive
pedal rear wheels rotate or
damage will occur to drive
cone and or clutch plates.
MANOEUVRING:
Owing to the heel and toe type
action of the drive pedal, it is
possible to take the machine
straight from forward to reverse
and vice versa. This quick forward
and reverse operation makes the
machine very manoeuvrable and
the sharpest turns can be
negotiated easily and quickly.
TO BRAKE (WITH ENGINE
RUNNING):
The drive pedal may be used to
stop the machine. If travelling
forward push the pedal into
reverse until machine stops, then
bring the pedal back to neutral
position or vice versa if travelling
in reverse. Should a drive failure
occur during operation use the
brake pedal situated on the left
hand side and forward of where
your foot would rest during normal
operation.
TO BRAKE (WITH ENGINE
STOPPED):
Use foot brake pedal only.
Damage to drive cone will occur if
drive pedal is used to brake the
machine with the engine stopped.
P A R K I N G A N D
TRANSPORTATION BRAKE:
With the machine stationary,
depress the lever protruding out of
the left hand mudguard downward
and shift the lever to the left and
then up to engage the park brake.
Depress and shift to the right then
release to disengage the park
brake.
Do not engage parking brake
unless the machine has completely
stopped.
Do not attempt to drive with park
brake engaged, damage will occur
to drive cone and or clutch plates,
large drive sprocket, or park brake
mechanism.
NOTE: When mowing slopes,
keep drive pedal in forward or
reverse, depending on direction of
travel. The low gearing will
prevent it from picking up
excessive speed. If slope is very
steep it may be necessary to slow
engine speed slightly and /or,
apply light drive pedal pressure to
the opposite drive direction. i.e.
move drive pedal into reverse when
going forward down slope or into
forward when reversing down slope.
AVOID HOLDING MACHINE
STATIONARY ON SLOPES
USING DRIVE PEDAL WITH
ENGINE RUNNING AS DAMAGE
WILL OCCUR TO DRIVE CONE
AND OR CLUTCH PLATES.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.