Prizelawn PS 200 II Owner'S Manual Download

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Engine parts, especially muffler, become
Extremely hot.

Severe burns can occur.

Allow parts to cool before touching

6. Operating Instructions:

FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH ALL CONTROLS PRIOR TO OPERATING. REFER TO THE FOLLOWING ILLUSTRATIONS:

Forward Ground Speed:

Located on right hand lever. Pull lever towards operator to increase speed.

SLOWLY

release lever to decrease ground speed.

Release lever completely to stop movement.

Reverse Ground Speed:

Located on Left hand lever. Pull lever towards the handle bar to increase speed.

SLOWLY

release lever to decrease ground speed.

Release lever completely to stop movement.

Throttle Control:

The cable is linked to engine throttle for controlling engine speed. Move lever forward to increase

engine rpm, move lever rearward to decrease engine rpm. Move lever all the way rearward to shut off engine.

Choke Control:

The throttle control is linked to the engine choke. Move the lever all the way forward to engage.

Ground Speed Control:

Located on the right hand side of the control panel. Loosen knob and move plate to

limit the movement of the forward ground speed lever to achieve desired ground speed.

5. Operation:

This machine shall not be operated without all guard(s), shield(s), and cover(s) in place.
Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.
Be sure all drives are in neutral before starting engine.
Only start engine from the operator’s position.
Be sure of your footing and wear proper footwear while using.
Be aware of potential for reduced footing in wet or muddy conditions.
Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Take care in changing directions on slopes.

Tip-overs can occur

with

sudden stops when operating straight down hill-sides.

Turf conditions can affect the machine’s stability.
Use caution while operating near drop-offs
Slow down and use caution when making turns and when changing directions on slopes.
Never operate with shields or guards not securely in place.
Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed the engine.
Stop on level ground, shut off engine before leaving the operator’s position for any reason including reloading the
hopper or unclogging or cleaning the spreader mechanism.
Stop equipment and inspect after striking objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs before
resuming operations.
Keep hands and feet away from the spreader mechanism and other moving parts.
Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path.
Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders away.
Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks.
Do not operate the machine on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Be aware of the spreader discharge direction and do not intentionally point it at anyone.
Do not operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Performance and response of machine may vary as weight of hopper contents changes.