OPERATION 4
17
4.4
STARTING________________________________________________________________
1.
Make sure fuel shut off valve is completely open and
the tow valve (
See Section 4.10
) is closed.
2.
Sit in operator’s seat, make sure the PTO switch
(N)
is OFF, and the parking brake
(E)
is engaged.
3.
Move throttle lever
(M)
between 1/4 to 1/3 throttle.
Turn ignition switch
(T)
to RUN.
4.
Press glow plug switch
(U)
for about 3 to 7 seconds.
The colder the temperature, the longer it will take to
energize plugs. Do not press switch for more than 7
seconds. Energizing glow plugs is not necessary
when starting a warm engine.
5.
Turn ignition switch
(T)
to START position. Release
switch as soon as engine starts. Do not hold key in
start position for more than 15 seconds at a time. If
engine does not start, turn ignition switch off, wait
30 seconds, and try again.
6.
Allow the engine to become warm and properly
lubricated before operating at high RPM.
Figure 4A
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
operation.
2.
Select a flat and level area to park.
a.
Release traction pedal to bring the mower to a
complete stop.
b.
Disengage all drives, disengage transport
latches, lower decks to the ground, reduce throt-
tle 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.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT:
Do not use starting assist fluids.
Use
of such fluids in the air intake system may be
potentially explosive or cause a “Runaway” engine
condition and could result in serious engine damage.
NOTICE
Allow engine to operate at low idle for at least one
minute before operating mower.
When starting engine at temperatures below 40° F (4°
C), operate the engine at low idle for five minutes to
prevent damage to engine or hydraulic system.
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