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OPERATION
section 4.3
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Observe all Safety Decals.
Keep all Shields in place.
Do not allow minors or the inexperienced to
operate machine. NO RIDERS!
Slow down on rough, uneven or steep terrain
and for operation of power driven mounted
attachments.
Do not operate mower with other persons in the
area. Irregularities in ground surface can permit
foreign material to be propelled from beneath
deck to cause serious injury or death.
Before leaving operator’s seat, disengage PTO,
set PARKING BRAKE and STOP ENGINE.
Remove key from ignition if maintenance
procedures are to be performed or tractor is to be
left unattended.
Do not Tow! Serious damage to hydraulic system
will result. See Section 4.6 for emergency moving
instructions
Stop running the unit at the first sign of any
abnormal hydraulic function.
Serious damage
to the hydraulic system can result
.
Rear weights must be used with attachments
over 120 pounds for stability. See attachment
operator’s manual for weight requirements.
Always remove all rear weights when front
mounted attachments are removed, or when
using attachments less than 120 pounds, to
r e d u c e t h e d a n g e r o f u n i t t i p p i n g o v e r
backward while climbing steep slopes or
loading ramps.
BE ALERT
Do not tow!
Serious damage to hydraulic system will result.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read and understand this manual before
attempting to operate this machine.
2. Check all fluid levels before starting unit.
3. Become familiar with all controls and their
functions.
4. Safety interlock requires the Forward - Reverse
control lever to be in the neutral position to start
engine.
5. Select desired engine speed with the throttle.
6. Vary vehicle speed with the Forward - Reverse
control lever. Do not make sharp turns at high
speeds. Always look before backing.
7. Operate mower and other similar front mounted
equipment with front lift lever in “FLOAT” position.
8. Safety seat switch requires operator to be seated
when PTO is “ON” or engine will stop. Disengage
PTO before attempting to start engine.
9. The hydrostatic transmission provides a braking
action when the Forward - Reverse control lever is
returned to neutral.
10. Set parking brake and stop engine before
dismounting.
11. DO NOT TOW! Serious damage to hydraulic
system will result. See Section 4.6 for emergency
moving instructions.
12. Be alert for loose bolts and nuts. It is the operator’s
responsibility to keep bolts tight.
13. Tire pressures are very important! Check tire
pressures according to Service Schedule.
(Section 5.1)
14. See the following pages for more information on
specific operator controls and adjustments.