Operation
Deck Height Adjustment Lever
Located below the RH motion control lever
(Figure 4).
Pull the lever inward and rearward to raise the cutting
deck. Allow the handle to move forward to lower the
cutting deck. Move the deck height adjustment lever
outward at the desired height-of-cut. Only adjust the
height of cut while the machine is not moving.
Height-of-Cut Foot Lever
Locate at the right front corner of the floor pan.
The height-of-cut foot lever allows the operator to
use their leg to assist in lowering and raising the deck
from the seated position (Figure 4). Push the lever
forward with your foot to raise the cutting deck.
Allow the lever to move rearward to lower the cutting
deck to the cut height that has been set.
Fuel Window
Located on the left side of the machine (see Figure 7).
The fuel window can be used to determine the
amount of fuel in the tank.
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Figure 7
1.
Fuel cap
2.
Fuel window
Hour Meter
S-Series Units Only
Located on control panel.
The hour meter records the number of hours when
the operator is in the seat and the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position.
Operating Instructions
Think Safety First
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and
decals in the safety section. Knowing this information
could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid
injury.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85 dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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Figure 8
1.
Wear safety glasses
2.
Wear hearing protection
Recommended Gasoline
Fill fuel tank on level ground. See
Fuel
Recommendations
in the Specifications section for
additional gasoline information.
Do Not
add oil to gasoline.
Do Not
overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler neck. The empty space in the
tank allows gasoline to expand. Overfilling may result
in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission
system.
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