Excel BigDog, Operator'S Manual

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Control Panel
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A. Throttle
B. Choke
C. Deck clutch switch
D. Ignition switch
E. 10 amp fuse
F. 15 amp fuse
G. Hour meter
Figure 3-1
IMPORTANT:
When access is required under the seat plat-
form and the seat is equipped with the optional arm rests, make
certain to place the control arms in the park brake position and
pivot the arm rests upward before placing the seat platform in
the full forward position to prevent arm rest damage.
A. Throttle control (Figure 3-1) — a cable is linked to
engine throttle for controlling engine speed. Move lever
forward to increase engine rpm, move lever rearward to
decrease engine rpm.
B. Choke control (Figure 3-1) — a cable is linked to
manually operate the engine choke. When the control
knob is in the down position, the choke is in the off (run)
position. When the control knob is pulled up, the choke is
in the on (start) position.
Do not operate the machine in
the on (start) position.
C. Deck clutch switch (Figure 3-1) — this switch engages
the deck. Pull the switch up to engage and push switch
down to disengage the clutch.
Never engage clutch with engine running at high rpm or
when the deck is under load. Clutch, belts or deck could
be damaged.
IMPORTANT:
For additional clutch information refer
to the Mower deck operation section of this manual.
D. Ignition switch (Figure 3-1) — a three position switch:
off, run, and start. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise
to START position; release key when engine starts, and
switch will automatically return to the RUN position.
E. 10 amp fuse (Figure 3-1) — Main - 10 amp, blade-type
F. 15 amp fuse (Figure 3-1) — Clutch/Aux - 15 amp,
blade-type.
G. Electronic hour meter (Figure 3-1) — registers 1/10
hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. Connected to
the ignition switch, the meter records the accumulative
time while the ignition key is switch to the RUN position.
Controls
A. Steering control levers (Figure 3-2 & Figure 3-3) —
these levers control the mower’s speed, direction,
stopping, and park brake. These levers are used to steer,
accelerate, decelerate and change direction. When the
steering control levers are in the park brake position the
mower will not move when the engine is on and drive
pumps are operating.
The parking brake may not hold the mower if parked on a
slope. Block or chock the machine when parked on a
slope.
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 deck height locking pin into the
desired cutting height hole.
Push the deck lift pedal to raise the deck when going over
obstructions.
Shown with steering control
levers in neutral position
Steering control lever
Figure 3-2
Safety start interlock system
The mower is equipped with a safety start interlock system
consisting of the park brake switches, seat switch, and deck
clutch switch.
Check the mower’s safety start interlock system daily,
prior to operation. This system is an important mower safety
feature. It should be repaired immediately if it malfunctions.
The machine incorporates a separate seat switch which will stop
the engine when the operator is unseated for any reason while
the mower is operating. This is a safety feature designed to
prevent runaway or accidental entanglement. To inspect the
system:
1. The operator must be on the seat when testing the seat
WARNING