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3.8 POSITION DISCHARGE CHUTE.
3.8.1 Loosen two (2) 5/16” nyloc nuts attaching discharge chute. Lower the discharge
chute into position. Retighten nyloc nuts until chute is snug but can pivot freely.
3.9 SERVICE
ENGINE.
Engine is shipped with oil; check oil level and if necessary and fill to the appropriate
level with oil as specified in Engine Owner’s Manual.
3.10 SERVICE HYDRAULIC OIL
The machine is shipped with hydraulic oil in the reservoir. Run the machine for
approximately 15 minutes to allow any extra air to purge out of the hydraulic system.
Check hydraulic reservoir and if necessary fill the reservoir to the appropriate level with
Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil. Replace hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten until
snug.
Do not overtighten.
NOTE: The baffle is labeled “HOT” and “COLD”. The oil level varies with the
temperature of the oil. The “HOT” level shows the level of oil when it is at 225°F
(107°C). The “COLD” level shows the level of the oil when it is at 75°F (24°C). Fill to
the appropriate level depending upon the temperature of the oil. For example: If the oil
is about 150° F (65°C). Fill to halfway between the “HOT” and “COLD” levels. If the oil
is at room temperature (about 75° F (24°C)), fill only to the “COLD” level.
4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 CONTROLS
4.1.1
Familiarize yourself with all controls before operating the mower.
4.1.2
Motion Control Levers: Located on each side of the console. The left lever
controls the flow of hydraulic oil from the left hydrostatic pump to the left drive
wheel motor. The right lever controls the flow of hydraulic oil from the right
hydrostatic pump to the right drive wheel motor.
IMPORTANT: To begin movement (forward or backward) the operator must
be in the seat, the brake lever must be disengaged (pushed down) before
the motion control levers can be moved in or the engine will kill.
When levers are centered in the T-slot the drive system is in the neutral position.
With levers moved out in the T-slot the drive system is in the
neutral lock
position
(See Figure 6).
FIGURE 6
MOTION CONTROL POSITIONS
By moving both levers an
equal
amount forward or back from the neutral position
the machine can be caused to move forward or backward in a straight line.
Movement of the
left lever forward
will cause the
left drive wheel
to rotate in a
forward direction. Movement of the
right lever forward
will cause the
right
drive wheel
to rotate in a forward direction. To
stop
forward travel, pull the
levers back to the neutral position.
To
turn left
while moving forward, move the
left lever
back toward neutral to
slow the left drive wheel.
