4 OPERATION
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4.5
STOPPING / PARKING _____________________________________________________
To stop:
Remove your foot from traction pedal and stop the mower.
The mower will automatically brake when the traction pedal
returns to Neutral.
To park the mower under normal conditions:
1.
Disengage the PTO switch, raise the decks, engage
transport latches, and move away from the area of oper-
ation.
2.
Select a flat and level area to park.
a.
Release traction pedal to bring the mower to a com-
plete stop.
b.
Disengage all drives, disengage transport latches,
lower decks 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.
4.6
TO DRIVE / TRANSPORT____________________________________________________
Read and follow all safety notes contained in this manual
when driving or transporting mower. Refer to
Section 4.3
for general operating instructions. When operating in
reverse look behind you to ensure you have a clear path.
Important:
If this mower is driven on public roads, it must
comply with federal, state, and local ordinances. Contact
local authorities for regulations and equipment
requirements.
1.
Disengage all drives and raise implements to the trans-
port position and engage transport latches when driving
to and from the area of operation.
2.
Shift mower to 2WD.
3.
Disengage parking brake and move throttle lever to
FAST. Depress traction pedal slowly.
4.
Always bring the mower to a complete stop before
changing travel direction or shifting from 2WD to 4WD.
4.7
TRANSPORT LATCHES ____________________________________________________
1.
The wing decks are equipped with a latch to prevent
accidental lowering of the cutting units during transport
or maintenance operations. The latch knobs are
located on the engine fire wall, behind and to the left and
right of the operator’s seat.
2.
Fully raise the wing decks and push the latch knobs in
to secure the deck. The weight of the deck/lift arm must
not rest on the latch.
3.
To release latch, pull the latch knob out and lower the
deck to the ground.
NOTICE
Permanent damage to the turbocharger may occur if the
engine is shut down without allowing the turbocharger
time to cool.
To prevent damage, operate the engine with no load and
at half throttle for 3 to 5 minutes before shutting off
engine.
CAUTION
To prevent injury to bystanders, or damage to the
equipment, do not rest the weight of the deck and lift arm
on the latch. Weight of deck and lift arm may cause the
deck to fall when the latch is released.
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NOTICE
Do not transport with the arms resting on the latch.
Transport latches are only used to prevent accidental
lowering of the cutting units.
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