EverRide Hornet EZYN2048S, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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OPERATING THE POWER UNIT - 18
BREAK-IN PERIOD
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Operation of the mower within the
first fifty
hours can be a major factor in determining the
performance and life of the engine and power
unit.
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The engine may be operated at full RPM, but
excessive load should be avoided. If engine
begins to “bog down”, operate the power unit
and mower at a slower ground speed while
maintaining the engine speed.
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Check engine, pumps, and motors frequently
during break-in period. Watch for evidence of
leakage of fluids. Replenish levels as required
and repair any leaks that may have formed.
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Tighten any nuts, bolts or screws that may have
loosened and tighten them as necessary. This
is especially true of the wheel retaining nuts.
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Be observant to control arm and parking brake
adjustment. Lining materials used on the park-
ing brake will “bed in” in the first few hours of
operation and may necessitate the need for
early and frequent readjustment.

Keep area around the fuel tank filler cleaned
and make sure the diesel fuel is of correct fuel
cetane (45 or higher) and free of contamina-
tion.
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Initial oil and oil
filter change is after the first 50
hours of use and every 200 hours after.
CAUTION: Propermaintenancepractices
cannot be overemphasized. They are
required for safe operation. Consult the
“Lubrication and Maintenance” section
of this manual for full details.
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING SAFELY
DO NOT step on either side of the mower deck
when mounting or dismounting the power unit.
Step over the deck when mounting or dismount-
ing.
FUEL
Make sure the fuel tank is full, but do not overfill.
Fuel should remain one inch below the neck of the
tank. Be sure to use diesel fuel with a fuel cetane
rating of 45 or higher.
Refer to your engine operator’s manual for more
diesel fuel specifications and recommendations
concerning bio-diesel fuels.
Make sure dirt and foreign matter is kept out of the
fuel tank. Use only a clean funnel and fuel can to
fill the tanks.
SWITCHING FUEL TANKS
The power unit has two fuel tanks, one located on
each side to the rear of the operator. Each tank
connects to a fuel shut off valve located below
the operator’s seat. From the fuel shut off valve a
common line leads to the engine.
To use the RH tank, rotate the fuel shut off valve
to the middle position. This will allow use of fuel
from the RH tank only. When the RH tank is almost
empty, move the fuel shut off valve to the left and
this will use fuel from the LH tank only.
Always make sure to close the fuel shut off valve
before transporting or storing the machine.
STARTING THE
EVERRIDE
MOWER
Pre Start Inspection
Prior to daily start-up of the mower, a few basic
procedures should be followed to insure the ma-
chine is in optimal operating condition.

Make sure all safety shields are in place and
secured properly.
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Make sure the operator is instructed on correct
and safe operation of the power unit and related
attachments and implements.