Iseki SBC550X, Operation Manual

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VII. OPERATION
d. Depress the master brake pedal fully.
e. Insert the starter key into the starter switch and turn
the starter switch to the ON position ( ). Make sure
that both the battery charge lamp and engine oil pres-
sure warning lamp illuminates.
(1) Battery charge lamp
(2) Engine oil pressure warning lamp
f. Set the throttle lever to an intermediate speed posi-
tion, that is, between the high speed (
r
) and low
speed (
t
) positions.
(1) Throttle lever (A) High speed (B) Low speed
g. Turn the starter switch to the Glow position ( ) and
hold it there about five to ten seconds.
IMPORTANT: Never keep on pre-heating more than 10
seconds, or the glow plugs may burn out.
When the engine fails to start, wait at least
20 seconds before the next attempt.
1. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION:
• Before starting the engine, be sure to
carry out the pre-operation inspection in
accordance with the periodical inspection
table on page 64.
• Follow instructions given in “I. FOR SAFE-
TY OPERATION.”
• Observe instructions given on the caution
labels on the lawn mower, mower deck
and collector.
2. STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING: Never attempt to start the engine
in an enclosed place with poor ventilation.
Be sure to provide sufficient ventilation, for
exhaust fumes can be lethal.
I MPORTANT: Before starting the engine, close the en-
gine hood securely, sit down in the op-
erator’s seat properly, depress the mas-
ter brake pedal fully, and move the PTO
lever to the OFF position ( ), otherwise
the engine cannot be started.
(1) Engine hood (5) Parking brake lever
(2) Operator’s seat (GE TYPE)
(3) PTO lever (6) Parking lock
(4) Master brake pedal (E TYPE)
a. Be sure to close the engine hood securely and sit
down the operator’s seat properly.
b. Be sure to apply the parking brake (GE TYPE) or the
parking lock (E TYPE) securely. (Refer to page 43
and 44)
c. Be sure to set the PTO lever to the OFF position ( ).
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