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Section 4
INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES (FIRST
4.3
DAY OF USE OR APPROxIMATELY 10
HOURS)
Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4
1.
and 8 hours.
Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 20
2.
hours of operation. (See Section 7.4.)
Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir. (See Section
3.
7.3.)
Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
4.
Check interlock system for proper operation. (See
5.
Section 4.2.)
Check tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary.
6.
(See Section 7.10)
STARTING THE ENGINE
4.4
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.
Be sure the fuel shutoff valve, located behind the
1.
operator's seat, is completely open.
Secure the ROPS in the upright and locked position.
2.
Sit in the operator’s seat, fasten seat belt and place
3.
the steering control levers in the neutral position.
Engage the parking brake.
4.
Place the PTO switch in the disengaged position.
5.
Move the engine throttle control to about half engine
6.
speed.
Turn the ignition key to the on position until the
7.
yellow indicator for the glow plugs goes out. Then
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.
Allow engine to warm before operating the mower.
8.
GROUND TRAvEL AND STEERING
4.5
- IMPoRtANt -
If you are not familiar with the operation of a
machine with lever steering and/or hydrostatic
transmissions, the steering and ground speed
operations should be learned and practiced in
an open area, away from buildings, fences, or
obstructions. Practice until you are comfortable
with the handling of the machine before attempting
to mow. Learn the operation on flat ground before
operating on slopes.
- IMPoRtANt -
Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow
forward travel.
Learn to feather the steering controls to obtain a
smooth operating action.
Practice operating the mower until you are
comfortable with the controls before proceeding
to mow.
FORWARD TRAvEL
To travel forward with the mower, disengage the parking
brake, pull levers inward out of the neutral lock position
and slowly push the steering control levers forward an
equal distance. The further the steering control levers are
pushed forward, the greater the forward speed will be. To
increase the speed, push the steering control levers further
forward and to decrease the speed, pull the steering control
levers back.
To stop the forward travel, pull the steering control levers
back to the neutral position.
To steer the mower left while traveling forward, pull the left
steering lever back. The further the lever is pulled back, the
quicker the mower will turn left.
To steer the mower right while traveling forward, pull the
right steering control lever back. The further the lever is
pulled back, the quicker the mower will turn right.
- Note -
Smooth operation of the steering levers will
produce smooth mower operation. While learning
the operation of the steering controls, keep the
travel speed low.
