4.
Push the blade control knob down to off.
5.
With engine running, hold down the OPC levers.
Pull the blade control knob (PTO) up. The drive belt
should engage and the mower blades begin rotating.
6.
With engine running, release the OPC levers. The
engine should kill.
7.
With the engine running, move the speed control lever
forward slightly. Release the OPC levers. The engine
should kill.
8.
If all the above conditions are not met have an
Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system
immediately.
Driving the Machine Forward
and Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in RPM (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in
the
fast
position for best mowing performance.
Driving Forward
1.
Release the parking brake.
2.
To go forward, move the speed control lever to desired
speed.
3.
Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the Neutral
Lock.
4.
Slowly release the drive levers to move forward
(Figure 13).
To go straight, release drive levers equally (Figure 13).
To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the side and
direction you want to turn (Figure 13).
Figure 13
1.
Drive lever
2.
Speed control lever
Driving Backward
From neutral, slowly squeeze the drive levers to move
rearward (Figure 13).
Bringing the Machine to
Neutral Position
Always set the neutral lock and parking brake when you stop
the machine.
1.
Squeeze the drive levers to neutral position.
2.
Set the neutral locks. Refer to Operating Neutral Locks.
3.
Move speed control lever to neutral position.
Note:
The speed control lever can also be used to
bring the mower to neutral position and then set the
neutral locks.
Stopping the Machine
1.
To stop the machine, squeeze the drive levers to neutral
position and engage neutral locks.
2.
Move speed control lever into neutral.
3.
Stop the engine; refer to Stopping the Engine.
4.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position. Set the parking brake.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.
Pushing the Machine by Hand
The by-pass valves allow the machine to be pushed by hand
without the engine running.
Important:
Always push the machine by hand. Never
tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur.
To Push the Machine
1.
Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
2.
Open the by-pass valves by turning them counter
clockwise 1 to 2 turns. This allows hydraulic fluid to
by-pass the pumps and the wheels to turn (Figure 14).
3.
Release the parking brake.
4.
Push the machine to the desired location.
5.
Set the parking brake.
6.
Close the by-pass valves, but do not overtighten them.
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