Shibaura CM314, Operator'S Manual

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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
A
rearward and hold it until the
desired equipment height is reached.
To lower the equipment, push the lever forward.
When pushed all the way forward, the lever will
remain in a lowered float detent position.
IMPORTANT: Always set the lift control lever in
the float detent position when mowing.
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.
NOTE: Set the Lift Control Lever to RAISE
position, and the PTO will be disengaged
automatically.
WEIGHT TRANSFER VALVE
The valve is used to transfer the mower deck
weight to the tractor unit to reduce equipment
weight on turf and prevent damage and improve
traction.
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OPERATION
HYDRAULIC LIFT CONTROL
1. Lift control lever
Weight Transfer Valve Knob
A