Iseki SXG19H-UE, Operation Manual

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III. MOWER OPERATION
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3. STARTING MOWING OPERATION
a. Start the engine and turn the throttle lever to the
intermediate position between the low speed (
t
)
and high speed (
r
) positions.
(1) Throttle lever
b. Push down the rear half (
u
) of the lift lever but-
ton to raise the mower deck.
(1) Lift lever
c. Release the parking brake.
d. Push down the HST forward travel pedal gradual-
ly to drive the lawn mower into the working site.
Caution:
Before starting to move the lawn mower, be sure
to lock the rear gauge wheels either in vertical or
slanted positions.
e. Release the HST pedal gradually to stop the lawn
mower.
f. Push forward (
d
) of the lift lever to lower the
mower on the ground.
g. Shift the PTO lever to the ON (
M
) position.
Important:
• When engaging the PTO clutch, slow down the
engine speed sufficiently for safety.
Caution:
• Whenever you encounter with any trouble of the
mower, ask your dealer for repair immediately.
Warning:
• As soon as the PTO lever is shifted to the ON
(
M
) position, the mower blades start rotating
and eject cut grass or stones through the dis-
charge opening. Consequently, before operating
the PTO lever make sure that there is no people,
animals, or physical properties like buildings,
cars, etc. within a range where ejected grass or
stones may reach.
• The mower blades should be turned only on turf
or grassland with the mower deck lowered.
h. Turn the throttle lever to the high speed (
r
) posi-
tion to raise engine speed.
i. As the HST forward travel pedal is depressed
gradually, the lawn mower starts to travel.
Caution:
Be sure to start mowing at sufficiently low
speeds and increase travelling speed gradually.
Important:
The screens of the air-intake openings provided
under the steering wheel, the upper net provided
underside the engine hood and the radiator
screen should be kept clean. Never keep on oper
ating with clogged screens, or the engine may be
overheated, which may result in engine seizure.