Important:
Do not run the starter motor
more than 15 seconds at a time or premature
starter failure may result. If the engine fails
to start after 15 seconds, turn the key to
the O
FF
position, check the controls and
procedures, wait 15 additional seconds, and
repeat the starting procedure.
5.
Release the key immediately when the engine
starts and allow it to return to the R
UN
position.
6.
Press the engine-speed switch to set the desired
engine speed.
When the temperature is less than -7°C (20°F),
the starter motor can be run for 30 seconds on
then 60 seconds off for 2 attempts.
Important:
Shut off the engine and allow the
engine to cool before you check for oil leaks,
loose parts, or other malfunctions.
Shutting Off the Engine
Important:
Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes
before shutting it off after a full-load operation.
This allows the turbocharger to cool down before
shutting off the engine. Failure to do so may lead
to turbocharger trouble.
Note:
Lower the cutting units to the ground whenever
machine is parked. This relieves the hydraulic load
from the system, prevents wear on system parts, and
also prevents accidental lowering of the cutting units.
1.
Press down and hold the engine-speed switch
to set the engine to low-idle speed.
2.
Move the PTO switch to the O
FF
position.
3.
Engage the parking brake.
4.
Rotate the ignition key to the O
FF
position.
5.
Remove the key to prevent accidental starting.
Understanding the
Operating Characteristics
of the Machine
Practice driving the machine because it has a
hydrostatic transmission, and its characteristics are
different than many turf maintenance machines.
Smart Power prevents bogging down in heavy turf
by automatically controlling the machine speed and
optimizing cutting performance.
You can use the brakes to assist in turning the
machine. However, use them carefully, especially
on soft or wet grass because the turf may be torn
accidentally. The brakes can also help you to maintain
traction. For example, on some slopes, the uphill
wheel can slip and lose traction. In this situation,
press the uphill turn pedal gradually and intermittently
until the uphill wheel stops slipping, thus increasing
traction on the downhill wheel.
Use extra care when operating the machine on slopes.
Make sure that the seat latch is properly secured
and that the seat belt is buckled. Drive slowly and
avoid sharp turns on slopes to prevent rollovers. For
steering control, lower the cutting units when going
downhill.
Important:
Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes
before shutting it off after a full load operation.
This allows the turbo charger to cool down before
shutting the engine off. Failure to do so may
damage the turbo-charger.
Before shutting off the engine, disengage all controls
and set the engine speed to slow to reduce the engine
speed to slow reduces high engine speed (rpm),
noise, and vibration. Turn the key to the O
FF
position
to shut off the engine.
Operating the
Engine-Cooling Fan
The engine cooling fan is normally controlled by the
machine. The machine has the ability to reverse
the fan to blow debris off the rear screen. Under
normal operating conditions, the machine controls
the fan speed and direction based on coolant and
hydraulic-fluid temperature, and the fan automatically
reverses direction to blow debris off the rear screen.
A reverse cycle is automatically initiated when either
the coolant or hydraulic-fluid temperature reaches a
specific temperature.
You can manually reverse the fan by pressing the 2
outer buttons of the InfoCenter for 2 seconds—the fan
completes a manually initiated reverse cycle. Reverse
the fan when the rear screen is clogged or prior to
moving the machine into the shop or a storage area.
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