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Section 4
6. Steering Control (Figure 4-1). Used to control the
mower's travel direction. See Section 4.5 for further
details regarding the mower's travel controls.
7. Speed Control (Figure 4-1). Used to set the
mower's maximum FORWARD speed. See Section
4.5 for further details regarding the mower's travel
controls.
8. Parking Brake Control (Figure 4-1). Used to
engage and disengage the parking brakes. Pull the
lever back to engage the parking brakes. Push the
lever forward to disengage the parking brakes.
9. Deck Lift Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to raise and
lower the cutter deck.
10. Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-1). Used to
set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height.
4.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
The mower is equipped with a safety interlock system
that prevents the engine from starting unless the deck
drive is disengaged, the parking brake is engaged and the
speed control lever is in the neutral position. With the
use of "Sensogrip Technology", the interlock system shuts
off the engine if the operator removes both hands from the
steering control with the speed control not in the neutral
position, the cutter blades engaged and/or the parking
brake not engaged.
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IMPORTANT-
The grips on the steering control handle sense
the presence of the operators hand using
"Sensogrip Technology". When using thick
gloves, more hand contact to the steering control
handle may be required.
4.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES (First
Day of Use or Approximately 10 Hours)
1. Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4
and 8 hours.
2. Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 20
hours of operation. (See Section 7.4.)
3. Check oil level in the hydraulic system reservoir. (See
Section 7.3.)
4. Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
5. Check interlock system for proper operation. (See
Section 4.2.)
6. Check tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary.
(See Section 7.10.)
4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Be sure the fuel shutoff valve, located on the top right
side of the fuel tank, is completely open. (See Section
7.5.)
2. Place the speed control in the neutral position and
disengage the the cutter blades .
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. If the engine is cold, choke the engine as needed.
5. Move the engine throttle control to about half engine
speed.
6. Turn the ignition key to the On position and pull on
the recoil starter
7. Allow engine to warm before operating the mower.
WARNING:
Never operate the mower with the interlock system
disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not disengage
or bypass any switch; injury to yourself and others
or property damage could result.
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting
fluids in the air intake system may be potentially
explosive or cause a “runaway” engine condition
that could result in engine damage and/or personal
injury.