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TEST OPERATION – (continued)
1. Release the Park Brake Lever by pushing it
forward.
2. To drive unit bring both handles in so that they
are positioned in front of the operator. Slowly
move the handles forward to increase speed,
ease handles forward evenly. To decrease
speed ease handles back. To back up
continue to ease handles all the way back
toward the operator. To “zero turn” slowly
move the right handle forward to turn left or left
handle forward to turn right. To prevent turf
tear when zero turning always ease unit into
reverse and ease either right or left lever
forward.
3. Engage mower blades by pulling up on PTO
switch. Note: Discharge chute should always
be in the DOWN position. Never point
discharge toward bystanders.
4. To STOP, disengage PTO Switch and slow
engine to half throttle. Move Control Levers to
Lock or Neutral position and apply Park Brake.
Let unit run at ½ throttle for 60 seconds, for a
cool down period before turning key to OFF
position.
CONTROLS:
Your Encore Prowler is equipped with a Safety
Interlock System that is designed to help prevent
possible serious injuries. Understanding and
maintaining this system is vital for safe operation.
TO START ENGINE:
1. Blades (PTO) switch must be OFF.
2. Control Levers must be in Neutral position.
3. Park Brake must be ON.
4. Operator must be in seat.
ENGINE WILL KILL IF:
1. The operator leaves the seat with ANY
or ALL the following conditions.
* The Control Levers OUT of Neutral.
* The Blade (PTO) switch is engaged.
* Park Brake in the OFF position.
2. The Park Brake is set BEFORE the Control
Levers are in Neutral.
! WARNING !
DO NOT OPERATE MOWER WITH THE
INTERLOCK SYSTEM DISCONNECTED OR
MALFUNCTIONING. FAILURE TO HEED THIS
WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO
YOURSELF AND OTHERS OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
CONTROL LOCATIONS:
1. Ignition Key- On front control panel
2. Engine Throttle- On front control panel
3. Engine Choke – On front control panel
4. Blade Switch – Right hand console
5. Parking Brake – Left hand console
6. Fuel Valve- On front panel
7. Indicator Lights (oil, alt and temp) - Right
hand console.
8. Diesel units will have glow plugs and fuel filter
lights located on the left console.
9. Hour meter is located behind the seat on the
left hand side standing in front of the machine.
10. Serial Plate is located under the seat, on the
inside of the right side of the seat frame.
REVERSE
NEUTRAL
FORWARD
LEFT
FUEL
TANK
RIGHT
FUEL
TANK
FUEL
TANKS
OFF
GAS UNITS
LEFT
FUEL
TANK
RIGHT
FUEL
TANK
FUEL
TANKS
OFF
DIESEL UNITS
1.
2.
3.
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8.
5.
4.
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