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1. Check Safety Interlock System
If this system does not function as described
do not operate until repairs are made (See
2. Check Air Cleaner
Check air filter for dirt and overall condition.
Clean as required. See engine manual.
3. Check Engine Fuel and Crankcase
Oil
Add clean fuel if required and ensure engine
crankcase oil is full. See engine manual.
4. Check Tire Pressure
5. Check Hydraulic Fluid Level
6. Set Cutting Height
Ensure deck is set to correct cutting height
(see
Height-of-Cut (HOC) Index Wheel (Item
STARTING AND SHUT OFF
To start engine:
1. Move steering levers to neutral position.
2. Move PTO switch into off position.
3. Engage parking brake. (see
4. If engine is cold, pull choke into On
position. If engine is warm or hot, do not
use choke.
5. Move throttle to 3/4 fast position. See
engine manual for detailed instructions.
6. Insert ignition key into switch and turn to
Start position.
7. When engine starts, release key.
8. Push choke into Off position. Make sure
engine runs smooth before operation.
To stop engine:
1. Move steering levers to neutral.
Disengage PTO and engage parking
brake.
2. Move throttle to slow position.
3. Turn ignition key to off position.
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
1. Return steering levers to neutral
position.
2. Immediately set parking brake.
3. Turn off PTO and engine.
TO MOW WITH UNIT
NOTICE:
Unit can be operated while
standing on the operator platform or as a
walk-behind mower with the operator platform
locked in the upright position.
1. Start engine. Let the engine warm until it
runs smoothly.
2. With left steering lever (operator
presence control - OPC) depressed,
release parking brake.
3. Move steering levers to neutral.
4. Slow engine down to 3/4 speed.
5. With left steering control (OPC)
depressed, turn ON the PTO switch to
engage mower.
IMPORTANT:
Never engage the PTO if
mower is plugged with grass or other
material. This may cause damage to the
electric clutch.
6. Move throttle to fast position.
7. Move steering levers forward to obtain a
slow ground speed.
8. Turn OFF the PTO switch to disengage
mower.
9. When you know how to operate the unit,
select a speed appropriate to your
mowing conditions.
PARKING
To park the unit:
1. Return steering levers to neutral. Turn
off PTO.
2. Move throttle lever to slow position.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. Lower the attachment.
CAUTION:
Read entire
Owner/Operator and engine
manual first. DO NOT attempt to
start engine at this time.
WARNING:
Operating unit on
slopes may lead to loss of steering
control. When operating on slopes
be prepared to react to an
emergency situation.
WARNING:
Move steering control
levers slowly and keep throttle
control lever at slow speed until
you learn how to operate the unit.
