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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This machine is equipped with
hydrostatic drive. The forward and rearward movement
and the speed of movement of the machine is
controlled by the ground speed control pedal. A small
movement of the ground speed pedal can cause the
machine to move instantly. Depress the ground speed
pedal very carefully and slowly. Avoid fast starts and
sudden changes in direction.
2.3 STARTING & OPERATION
2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START)
IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to
“START”, the engine will turn over, but will not start
unless the clutch/brake control pedal is pressed all the
way down and the blade control lever is in the “Off”
position. Start engine as follows:
1. Complete pre-start checklist.
2. Sit in operator’s seat.
3. Engage parking brake. Depress clutch/brake
control pedal fully and pivot foot forward to lock
brake. Park brake is now engaged. See Figure 2.4.
FIGURE 2.4
4. Move blade control lever back to the “OFF”
blade disengaged position. See Figure 2.5.
5. Move engine speed control to the choke position to
start a cold engine. See Figure 2.6B.
6. Turn key to the “START” position until engine
starts. See Figure 2.6A. NOTE: If after 5 seconds
of cranking, the engine does not start, release the
key. Make sure the clutch/brake pedal is fully
depressed and pivoted in the locked position. Try
starting engine again after waiting for approximately
20 seconds.
7. After engine starts, move engine speed control to
the “FAST” position and allow a brief warm-up until
engine runs smooth.
FIGURE 2.5
FIGURE 2.6A
FIGURE 2.6B
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP
engine. STOP blades. Engage park brake. Remove
key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
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DEPRESS PEDAL
FULLY & PIVOT
FORWARD TO LOCK
POSITION. PARK
BRAKE IS NOW
ENGAGED.
CLUTCH/
BRAKE
PEDAL
BLADE LEVER SHOWN
IN THE “OFF” POSITION
BLADE
CONTROL
LEVER
OFF
RUN
START
MOVE ENGINE
SPEED CONTROL TO
CHOKE POSITION
ENGINE
SPEED
CONTROL
CHOKE
POSITION
SLOW POSITION
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