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III. OPERATION
You can take full advantage of all the features of your Ramrod Walk-Behind by following the
operating information presented here. The Walk-Behind has been designed to do a lot of work
with a minimum of operator fatigue.
Note
: For more information regarding engine starting and operation, refer to your engine
owner’s manual.
PRE-STARTING INSPECTION AND PREPARATION
Before you start the Walk-Behind for the first time each day,
perform the following checks and service:
1.
Check engine crankcase oil level
2.
Check engine fuel and open fuel
shut-off valve if closed
3.
Check hydraulic fluid level in
tank
4.
Check for fuel, engine oil, or
hydraulic leaks
–WARNING- Never check for
hydraulic leaks with your bare
hand. High-pressure fluid could
penetrate your skin and cause
severe injury
5.
Visually inspect all hoses, lines,
fittings, tracks, pivot points,
mounting pins, nuts and bolts,
safety shields and decals for
possible failure or looseness.
6.
Check that all controls are in the
neutral position.
WARNING
Do not move any of the control levers
unless standing with both feet on the
platform (if equipped) and holding the
grip handles
STARTING PROCEDURE
1.
Push the throttle lever down
slightly
2.
Engage choke
3.
Turn the ignition switch to
“ON” and then through to the
“START position. (If the engine
fails to start by cranking for 10
seconds, wait 5 seconds before
trying again)
4.
As the engine warms up, push
back
the
choke
control
gradually
5.
Set the throttle lever for idling
speed. Avoid excessive engine
speed during warm-up
6.
To restart a warm engine –
move throttle control slightly
and
turn
ignition
key
to
“START”
IMPORTANT
Do not crank engine with starter for
more than 10 seconds at a time, as this
will overheat the starter
IMPORTANT
Ensure the auxiliary lever is in neutral
when not being used to avoid wasting
power. Engine is difficult to start if lever
is engaged. Hydraulic oil may also
overheat
IMPORTANT
Do not put Walk-Behind under full-load
condition until it has warmed up
