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4.3 MOWING
4.3.1
Open fuel shut-off valve (left or right tank).
4.3.2
Starting Engine:
a)
Brake must be engaged, motion control levers out (neutral lock
position) and
blade engagement switch “OFF” to start engine.
(It is
not necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine.)
For 31 HP Daihatsu Gas Units:
b)
On a
warm
engine, place the
throttle midway
between the “SLOW” and
“FAST” positions and leave the
choke
in the “OFF” position.
On a
cold
engine, place the
throttle
in the
“FAST” position and pull the
choke
to the “ON” position.
c)
Turn ignition switch to the “start” position. Release the switch as soon as
the engine starts.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT
crank the engine continuously for more then
ten (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 motor.
d)
After starting a
cold
engine, gradually return choke to the “OFF” position as
the engine warms up.
For 27 HP Daihatsu Diesel Units:
b)
On a
warm
engine, place the
throttle
in the “SLOW” position.
On a
cold
engine (below 14
°
F (-10
°
C)), place the
throttle
in the “FAST”
position.
Note: Do not use fuel left over from summer.
c)
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The glow plug light will turn
on. Wait for the glow plug light to turn off and turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position. Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT
crank the engine continuously for more then
ten (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 motor.
c)
Move the throttle to the “SLOW” (if in “FAST”) and let the engine warm up a
few minutes before moving the throttle to the “FAST” position.
4.3.3
Engaging Electric Blade Clutch: The electric blade clutch push-pull switch
engages the cutting blades. Be sure that
all
persons are
clear
of the mower
deck and discharge area
before engaging
cutting blades.
IMPORTANT: Operator must be in seat before the blades can be engaged.
Set throttle to "midway" position. Pull outward on the switch to the “ROTATE”
position. Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing.
4.3.4
Stopping Electric Blade Clutch: Set throttle to the “idle” position. Push in on the
switch to the “STOP” position stopping the cutting blades.
4.3.5
Stopping Engine:
a)
Bring unit to a
full stop
.
Disengage
the cutting blades,
move motion
control levers out
to the
neutral lock
position and
set parking brake
.
b)
Before stopping the engine, move the throttle control to the “SLOW”
position. Keep on running at idle for a short time, (approximately one
minute) then stop the engine.
NOTE: For 31 HP Daihatsu Gas Units - Do not move the choke to the “ON”
position to stop the engine. Backfire or engine damage may occur.
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