OPERATION 6
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6.4
STARTING________________________________________________________________
1.
Make sure fuel shut off valve is completely open and
the tow valve is closed.
2.
Sit in operator’s seat, make sure the reel control
levers (
A
) are off, parking brake lever (
B
) is
engaged and traction lever (
C
) is in Neutral.
3.
Move throttle (
N
) between 1/8 to 1/2 throttle. Turn
ignition switch (
E
) to RUN.
4.
Pull choke lever (
P
) to fully close choke plate.
5.
Turn Ignition switch
(
E
)
to START position and
release as soon as engine starts. Do not hold the
key in the start position for more than 15 seconds.
6.
Slowly push choke lever in to open choke plate.
7.
Allow the engine to become warm and properly
lubricated before operating at high RPM.
Figure 6A
6.5
STOPPING / PARKING______________________________________________________
To stop:
Remove your foot from accelerator pedal. The mower will
automatically brake when the accelerator pedal returns to
neutral. Always engage the parking brake before leaving
your machine.
To park the mower under normal conditions:
1.
Disengage the reel control levers, raise the
implements, and move away from the area of
operation.
2.
Select a flat and level area to park.
a.
Release accelerator pedal to bring the mower to
a complete stop.
b.
Disengage all drives, lower implements to the
ground, reduce throttle to slow, and allow engine
to operate at no load for a minute.
3.
Engage parking brake, stop the engine, and always
remove the ignition key.
If an emergency arises and the mower must be parked in
the area of operation, follow the guidelines outlined by
the grounds superintendent. If the mower is parked on an
incline, chock or block the wheels.
C
2
1
N
R
!
WARNING
Never mow in transport.
If lever is in transport
mode, forward motion will
suddenly increase when mowers
are raised or sut off
Do not use this machine on
slopes greater than 12.5° .
!
WARNING
1. Read operators manual. Do not allow untrained operators to
use this machine.
2. Keep all shields in place and hardware securely tightened.
3. Before you clean, adjust or repair this equipment,
disengage all drives, engage parking brake and stop engine.
4. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving parts.
5. Never carry passengers.
6. Keep bystanders away
10
12
14
16
A
B
E
Reels turn when reel levers are in backlap position. Read operator's manual before backlapping.
!
WARNING
N
P
