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Initial Set-Up
Engine Cover/Operator Seat Pan
Initial Set-Up Lastec//021819 3-5
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3.4 Engine Cover/Operator Seat Pan
Warning
WARNING!
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Always clean the entire engine area and deck area of any excess grease, oil, fuel,
or debris to prevent damage to the equipment, fire hazard, and projectile hazards!
In order to fully access the mower deck, many of the drive components or controls, or the
engine area, you will need to open the operator seat pan or the engine cover:
Operator seat pan: Facing the operator seat, firmly grasp one of the handles located to
the left and right rear of the operator seat. Pull the release lever (located in the seat pan
just below the lift handle) toward the lift handle. Lift the operator seat pan all the way for-
ward, to its maximum open position. If assistance is required when either lifting or lower-
ing the operator seat pan, have someone help you with the second handle located on the
other side of the operator seat.
Engine cover (hood): Release the two rubber latches located at the front of the engine
cover. Using the handle on top of the cover, lift the cover back all the way until the strap
stops, holding the cover in the open position.
Clean the entire engine area (under the engine cover) and mower deck area (under the
operator seat pan) of all excess grease, oil, fuel, grass, or debris before operating the
Articulator. This will help prevent damage to the equipment, fire hazard, and projectile
hazards.
Be sure both the operator seat pan and engine cover are closed, latched, and secure.
3.5 Fuel Shut-Off Valve
The fuel shut-off valve is located on the fuel filter housing, between the fuel tank and the
fuel filter (the fuel filter is located under the engine cover, behind the hydraulic oil tank, to
the left of the engine). Be sure the fuel shut-off valve is in the ON position (parallel to the
fuel line) prior to attempting to start the engine.