Textron Bob-Cat, Operator'S Manual

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HYDRO
MIDSIZE
CUTTING WITH THE MACHINE
1. Make sure the discharge chute is in position or a
grass collector is correctly fitted before starting
to cut.
2. Depress the operator present controls.
3. Turn blades on with the blade control lever.
4. Do not start blades at full throttle. Use idle
or lowest possible engine setting. This reduces
wear on belts and components.
5. Move the speed selector lever to give the required
cutting speed. Release the traction locks and
gradually engage both traction control levers
together.
6. Operate so that clippings are discharged onto the
area that has been cut. This will result in a more
even distribution of clippings and more uniform cut-
ting.
• When mowing large areas, start by turning to the
right so that clippings will be discharged away from
shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After two or three
rounds, mow in the opposite direction, left hand
turns, until finished.
• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice,
the first cut relatively high, the second cut to the
desired height.
• Use the left side of the mower for trimming.
TO HELP PREVENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM-
AGE FROM THROWN OBJECTS OR BLADE
CONTACT:
•
Operate mower with chute deflector in down
position or with grass collector installed properly.
• Shut blade off and stop engine before removing
grass collector or unclogging a plugged deck.
• Pick up objects in the area to be cut which the
mower may pick up and throw.
• Stop blades when crossing gravel areas.
• Keep people and pets a safe distance away.
TO STOP THE MACHINE
1. Squeeze both traction levers evenly to neutral to
stop forward movement of machine.
2. Engage the traction lever locks.
3. Disengage the blade control lever.
4. Shift speed control to neutral.
5. Close the throttle to slow the engine, and turn it off
with the keyswitch.
6. Set parking brake, if so equipped.
NOTE: Switch off the fuel valve under the fuel tank
when the machine is transported by truck or trailer or
left to stand unused for any length of time. This avoids
the possibility of flooding should any dirt get under the
float needle. Leaving the fuel valve open can allow
severe flooding which may ruin the engine by diluting
the oil.
OPERATION OF THE MACHINE