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12. Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-2). Used to
set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height.
13. Deck Release Lever (Figure 4-2). Used to lock the
cutter deck in the transport position. Push the foot
pedal forward and pull back on the release lever to
release the cutter deck for normal mowing.
14. Seat Suspension Control knob (Figure 4-2). Used
to select the optimum suspension rate based on the
operator.
15. Seat Belt (Figure 4-2). Used to secure the operator.
Seat belt must be worn at all times when the ROPS
is in the upright and locked position.
16. Seat Hold Down Release Latch (Figure 4-2).
Located behind the seat. Used to secure the seat
in the operator's position. Release the latch to gain
access under the seat.
17. Fuel Switching valve (Figure 4-2). Located on the
left side of the machine. Used to shut off fuel supply
to the engine and change fuel supply between the
fuel tanks. Rotate the valve counter clockwise to
supply fuel from the tank on the left side only. Rotate
the valve clockwise to supply fuel from the tank on
the right side only.
4.3 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, the steering
control levers are in the neutral position and the operator
is in the seat. The interlock system shuts off the engine if
the operator leaves the seat with the steering control levers
not in the neutral position and/or the cutter blades engaged
and the parking brake not engaged.
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.
4.4 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES
FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXIMATELY 20 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 hydraulic oil level in 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.)
4.5 STARTING THE ENGINE
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.
1. Be sure the fuel shutoff valve, located behind the
operator's seat, is completely open. (See Section
7.5.)
2. Secure the ROPS in the upright and locked position.
3. Sit in the operator’s seat, fasten seat belt and place
the steering control levers in the neutral position.
4. Engage the parking brake.
5. Place the PTO switch in the disengaged position.
6. If the engine is cold, choke the engine as needed.
7. Move the engine throttle control to about half engine
speed.
8. Turn the ignition key to the START position and
release the key as soon as the engine starts. Do
not hold the key in the START position for more
than 15 seconds at a time. Allow at least 60
seconds between each cranking attempt to prevent
overheating of the starter motor. Prolonged cranking
can damage the starter motor and shorten battery
life.
9. Allow engine to warm before operating the mower.