Using the Fuel-Shutoff
Valve
The fuel-shutoff valve is located under the seat. Move
the seat forward to access it.
Close the fuel-shutoff valve for transport, maintenance,
and storage.
Ensure that the fuel-shutoff valve is open when
starting the engine.
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1.
On position
2.
Off position
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 in the
back of each hydraulic-drive unit, under the seat.
Note:
Make sure that the release valves are in the
fully horizontal position when operating the machine
or severe damage to the hydraulic system can occur.
1.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), turn
the ignition key to the O
FF
position, move the
levers to the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position, engage the
parking brake, and remove the key.
2.
Rotate the release-valve levers vertically to push
the machine (
Note:
This allows hydraulic fluid to bypass the
pump enabling the wheels to turn.
3.
Disengage the parking brake before pushing
the machine.
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Figure 40
1.
Vertical to push the
machine
2.
Horizontal to run the
machine
4.
Rotate the release-valve levers horizontally to
run the machine (
).
Transporting the Machine
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all
the necessary brakes, lighting, and marking as
required by law. Please carefully read all the safety
instructions. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without
turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a
slow-moving-vehicle emblem is dangerous
and can lead to accidents causing personal
injury.
Do not drive the machine on a public street
or roadway.
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