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STARTING THE ENGINE
SAFETY STARTING DEVICE
Your CM Mower is equipped with four safety
switches;
HST foot pedals, PTO lever, brake pedal and
seat. The engine can be started only when;
• HST foot pedals are released
• PTO lever is disengaged
• Depressing the brake pedal or applying
the parking brake
• Operator is in seat.
For safe operation the front mounted equipment
should be lowered prior to starting the engine.
WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO START THE
ENGINE WHILE STANDING BESIDE THE
UNIT - ALWAYS SIT IN THE SEAT WHEN
STARTING THE ENGINE.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ENGAGE THE
STARTING MOTOR CONTINUOUSLY FOR
MORE THAN 30 SECONDS; DOING SO MAY
CAUSE STARTING MOTOR FAILURE.
WARM WEATHER STARTING
To start a cold engine in warm weather or to
start an engine that is warm;
1. Depress the brake pedal fully and move the
PTO to the off and neutral positions.
2. Move the hand throttle forward to a near half
open position.
3. Turn the key switch to the “start” position.
When the engine starts, release the key.
Check to be sure the warning lights go out. If
the engine fails to start after cranking for
approximately 10 seconds, refer to the
following “COLD WEATHER STARTING”
information.
KEY SWITCH
1. ‘STOP’ Position
2. ‘Run’ Position
3. ‘Cold Start’ Position
4. ‘Starter’ Position
OPERATION
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D
B
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OPERATING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM
The hydraulic lift system provides accurate,
smooth, and instant hydraulic power for raising
front mounted equipment whenever the engine
is running.
To raise the front mounted equipment, pull the
lift control lever rearward and hold it until the
desired equipment height is reached.
To lower the equipment, push the lever forward.
The lever will remain in a lowered and floating
position.
IMPORTANT: Always set the lift control lever at
floating position when mowing.
HYDRAULIC LIFT CONTROL
WARNING: MAKE SURE THE AREA IS
CLEAR OF PEOPLE BEFORE RAISING OR
LOWERING EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: ALWAYS LOWER THE HY-
DRAULIC LIFT AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE
STOPPING THE UNIT.
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
Your CM Mower will provide long and
dependable service if given proper care during
the first 50-hour break-in period. During the first
50 hours of operation:
1. Avoid “lugging” the engine. Operating in too
high a gear under heavy load may cause
engine lugging, which is indicated when the
engine will not respond to a throttle increase.
2. Use the lower gear ratios when pulling heavy
loads and avoid continuous operation at
constant engine speeds. You will save fuel
and minimize engine wear by selecting the
correct gear ratio for a particular operation.
Operating the tractor in low gear with a light
load and high engine speed wastes fuel.
3. Avoid prolonged operation at either high or
low engine speeds without a load on the
engine.
4. Check the instruments frequently and keep
the radiator and oil reservoirs filled to
recommended levels. Daily checks include
the engine oil level, radiator coolant, and air
cleaner.
5. After the first 50 hours of use, be sure to
perform the maintenance items listed in the
maintenance schedule.
OPERATION
