6.
Ensure that the traction pedal is in neutral and turn
the ignition switch to the
START
position. The PTO
should disengage and the engine should crank and start
without the blades moving.
7.
With the engine running, rise from the seat. The engine
should remain running and the brake light will be on.
8.
Return to the seat and disengage the parking brake by
pushing the SmartPark switch to the
OFF
position. The
engine should continue to run.
9.
Rise from the seat again. The brake should
automatically engage and the engine will continue to
run.
10.
Return to the seat and engage the blades by pulling up
on the blade-control switch.
11.
Rise from the seat. The blades should disengage and
the engine will continue to run.
12.
Return to the seat and pull up the blade-control switch.
The blades should engage. Disengage the blades by
pushing down the blade-control switch.
13.
Pull up the blade-control switch to engage the blades.
Move the traction pedal to the
REVERSE
position. The
blades should disengage. Move the traction pedal to
the
NEUTRAL
position.
14.
Pull up the blade-control switch to engage the blades.
Turn the Key Choice switch to the
ON
position
and release it. The operating-in-reverse light should
illuminate.
15.
Move the traction pedal to the
REVERSE
position.
The blades should remain engaged. Push the
blade-control switch in to disengage the blades. The
operating-in-reverse light should turn off. Move the
traction pedal to the
NEUTRAL
position.
16.
If not engaged, push the SmarkPark switch to the
ON
position and lightly tap the traction pedal in the either
the
FORWARD
or
REVERSE
position. The brake should
disengage and the brake light should turn off.
Note:
Tap the pedal, do not fully engage the pedal as
that causes the brake system to bind and not release.
17.
With the brake released, engage the traction pedal
slightly and rise from the seat. The engine should shut
off.
18.
Return to the seat and turn the ignition key to the
OFF
position. After several seconds, the brake system
should engage.
Note:
With the key in the
OFF
position, the brake
light will not illuminate.
Starting the Engine
Note:
While trying to start the engine, it may be necessary to
hold the lever against the stop in the choke position.
Note:
A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
Important:
Do not engage the starter for more than
5 seconds at a time. Engaging the starter motor for
more than 5 seconds can damage the starter motor. If
the engine fails to start, wait 10 seconds before operating
the engine starter again.
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Figure 10
Operating the SmartPark
™
Parking Brake
The parking brake is activated electronically.
Engage the parking brake by 1 of the following actions:
•
Pressing the SmartPark
™
switch to the
ON
position
(
•
The parking brake engages automatically when the
operator leaves the seat and the traction control pedal is
in the
NEUTRAL
position.
•
The parking brake automatically engages 5 to 6 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF
position (if
not already engaged).
Disengage the parking brake by 1 of the following actions:
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