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ENGINE WARM-UP
In cold weather, run the engine at half throttle for
a few minutes to allow engine oil and
transmission oil to warm-up.
WARNING: ALWAYS APPLY THE PARKING
BRAKE, WHEN LEAVING THE SEAT.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Stopping the engine should be done according
to the following procedures;
1. Push the throttle lever fully rearward.
2. Release the HST foot pedals.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the lift control levers in the "N"
position.
5. Tur n the key start switch to the "OFF"
position.
6. Remove the key.
IMPORTANT: Failure to turn the key start
switch to the "OFF" position, after the engine
stops, will allow the warning lights to remain
on, causing the battery to discharge.
IMPORTANT: Do not stop the engine im-
mediately after hard or extended operation.
Keep the engine running at slow idle for about
2 minutes to allow engine to cool down.
OPERATION SHUT-OFF DEVICE
The CM Mower is equipped with operation
shut-off device for safety operation.
ENGINE STOP SYSTEM:
Raising off the seat,
the engine will stop whenever operating PTO
driven equipment such as the mower deck.
Also the engine will stop when raising off the
seat unless the parking brake or master brake
pedal is applied.
WARNING: FOR SAFE OPERATION, DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO OVERRIDE OR BYPASS
EITHER OF THESE SYSTEMS. IF EITHER
SYSTEM FAILS TO FUNCTION, IT SHOULD
BE REPAIRED BEFORE USING THE UNIT.
OPERATION
COLD WEATHER STARTING
If the engine fails to start using the preceding
warm weather starting procedure or when
starting the engine in cold weather;
1. Depress brake pedal fully and move the PTO
and transmission shift levers to the off and
neutral positions.
2. Move the hand throttle forward to the full-
open position.
3. Turn the key switch to "HEAT" to preheat the
precombustion chamber and wait until the
glow plug indicator warning lights on the
instrument panel go out (approximately 5
seconds).
4. Turn the key switch to the "START" position.
When the engine starts, release the key.
Check to be sure the warning lights go out.
IMPORTANT: IN COLD WEATHER BELOW
23°F(-5°C) START THE ENGINE AFTER
HOLDING THE KEY SWITCH TO THE "HEAT"
POSITION FOR APPROXIMATELY 10
SECONDS EVEN IF THE GLOW PLUG
INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT HAS GONE OUT.
WARNING: DO NOT USE ETHER WITH THE
THERMOSTAT STARTING AID.
STARTING THE ENGINE WITH JUMPER
CABLES
WARNING: START ENGINE ONLY FROM THE
OPERATOR'S SEAT.
If it is necessary to use jumper cables to start
the engine, follow the instructions below.
1. Shield eyes.
2. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the
battery positive (+) terminal and the other to
the auxiliary battery positive (+) terminal.
Connect one end of the other cable first to
the auxiliary battery (-) negative terminal, and
the other end to the (-) negative terminal.
Follow the starting procedures above after
the jumper cables are connected as
instructed.
Idle the engine and tur n on all electrical
equipment, then disconnect the cables in
reverse order of the connecting procedure
above. This will help protect the alternator from
damage due to extreme load changes.
BATTERY
WARNING: BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFU-
RIC ACID AND PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE
GASES. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
BELOW TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
• Wear eye and skin protection.
• Keep sparks and flame away.
• Always have adequate ventilation while
charging or using the battery.
• If ice is present or the battery is cracked,
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START"
vehicle.
• Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions which are shown on the battery.
• Bring helper vehicle with a battery of the
same voltage as disabled machine within
easy cable reach. "THE VEHICLES MUST
NOT TOUGH".
OPERATION
