B27i
Operating Instructions
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Disengaged
Position
Parking Brake Disengaged
Blade Clutch Switch (PTO)
The blade clutch switch (red button) is located
beside the steering levers. It is used to engage
and disengage the mower blades. The blade
clutch switch has two positions. Pull out the switch
to engage the PTO that drives the blades, and
push down the switch to disengage the PTO and
engage the blade brake.
Pull Out to
Engage
Blade Clutch Engaged
Oil Pressure Warning Horn
The oil pressure warning horn indicates that engine
oil pressure is below the safe operating level
[below 3 to 5 PSI (21 to 34 kPa)]. The horn is
located inside the chassis as shown in
Warning
Horn Location
photo.
Oil Pressure
Warning Horn
Warning Horn Location
This horn will sound when the ignition is turned
ON
, but should go off after the engine is started. If
the horn fails to sound when the ignition switch is
turned
ON
, it could indicate a horn failure. If the
horn sounds during engine operation, stop the
engine immediately and correct the source of the
problem before further engine operation.
IMPORTANT:
Continued operation of the engine
with a low oil pressure condition
WILL
cause
severe engine damage.
Transaxle Lockout Arms
The transaxle lockout arms disengage the transax-
les. By
lifting
the arms up and locking them into
place with the shoulder on the arm in the chassis
notch, the transaxles are released to permit free-
wheeling. By releasing the arms and
recessing
them back toward the chassis, the transaxles are
engaged for normal operation. The transaxle arms
in the
LOCKOUT
position are used to enable
moving the machine without the engine running
(e.g., for service). Refer to
Transaxle Lockout on
page 36
for operating instructions.
Transaxle
Lockout Arms
Transaxle Lockout Arm Location
NOTE:
The transaxle lockout arms ends should
be completely retracted against the chassis, other-
wise operation of the transaxle may be erratic.
Engine Service Light
The engine service light indicates that the engine
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) has detected a fault
in the engine performance. When this light illumi-
nates during operation, contact an authorized
Kohler Service dealer to diagnose the fault.
IMPORTANT:
Continued operation of the engine
with an illuminated engine service light will result in
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