and use the seat belt when operating the machine
with the roll bar in the raised position.
•
Lower a folding roll bar temporarily only when
necessary. Do not wear the seat belt when the
roll bar is folded down.
•
Be aware that there is no rollover protection when
a folded roll bar is in the down position.
•
Check the area that you will be mowing and never
fold down a folding roll bar in areas where there
are slopes, drop-offs, or water.
Slope Safety
•
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution.
•
Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation, including
surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
•
Review the slope instructions, listed below, for
operating the machine on slopes. Before you
operate the machine, review the site conditions to
determine whether you can operate the machine
in the conditions on that day and at that site.
Changes in the terrain can result in a change in
slope operation for the machine.
– Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in
speed or direction. Make turns slowly and
gradually.
– Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in
question.
– Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
hazards. Tall grass can hide obstructions.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
– Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause
the machine to lose traction.
– Use extreme caution when operating
the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, water hazards, or other
hazards. The machine could suddenly roll over
if a wheel goes over the edge or the edge
caves in. Establish a safety area between the
machine and any hazard.
– Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
If there are hazards, mow the slope with a
pedestrian-controlled machine.
– If possible, keep the cutting units lowered to
the ground while operating on slopes. Raising
the cutting units while operating on slopes can
cause the machine to become unstable.
Starting and Shutting Off
the Engine
Important:
You must bleed the fuel system before
starting the engine if you are starting the engine
for the first time, the engine has shut off due to
lack of fuel, or you have performed maintenance
on the fuel system; refer to
.
WARNING
Operating the machine in an unsafe manner
could result in personal injury.
Before starting the engine, ensure that the
following conditions are met:
•
The area is clear of bystanders.
•
The cutting unit drive is disengaged.
•
The parking brake is engaged.
•
The travel control pedals are in neutral.
Important:
This machine is fitted with an engine
start lockout; refer to
Presence Controls (page 23)
.
Starting a Cold Engine
1.
Sit on the seat, keep your foot off the traction
pedals so that it is in neutral, engage the parking
brake, and set the throttle to the 70 percent full
throttle position.
2.
Turn the ignition key to the ignition on position
I
and check that the engine-oil pressure and
battery charge warning lights illuminate.
3.
Turn the ignition key to the preheat position
II
so
that the pre-heat indicator light is on. Hold it for
5 seconds to heat the glow plugs.
4.
After preheating the glow plugs, turn the key to
the start position
III
and hold to crank the engine.
Crank the engine for no longer than 15 seconds.
Release the key back to position
I
when the
engine starts.
5.
Run the engine at low idle speed until it warms
up.
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