Using the Drive-Wheel
Release Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating
drive components below the engine deck,
which could result in serious injury.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow
all moving parts to stop before accessing the
drive-wheel release valves.
WARNING
The engine and hydraulic-drive units can
become very hot. Touching a hot engine or
hydraulic-drive units can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine and hydraulic-drive units
to cool completely before accessing the
drive-wheel release valves.
The drive-wheel release valves are located on the left
and right sides underneath the engine deck.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Locate the bypass levers behind the seat, down
on the left and right side of the frame.
4.
To push the machine, move both bypass knobs
rearward and lock them into place (
5.
Disengage the parking brake before pushing
the machine.
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1.
Front of the machine
2.
Rotate bypass release knob counterclockwise to loosen.
3.
Lever position for operating the machine
4.
Pull the lever in this direction to push the machine.
5.
Lever position for pushing the machine
6.
Rotate the bypass-release knob clockwise to tighten.
7.
Engine
8.
Release lever
6.
To run the machine, move the bypass knobs to
the F
ORWARD
position and lock them into place
(
).
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