Operation
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Practice operating the machine and as you gain
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confidence, move the ground speed selector lever to the
transport position. Operate the machine in the application
position until you are comfortable and confident with the
controls.
Note:
Set the ground speed control lever at the desired
speed for spreading or spraying. Refer to the application
chart later in this section.
After the first full day of use, all nuts, bolts and screws
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should be rechecked for proper tightness and the belts
should be rechecked for proper tension.
Slope Operation
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE in the Safe Operation Practices section
of this manual to help determine slopes where you may operate
the spreader-sprayer safely.
WARNING:
Do not spread-spray on inclines with a
slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately
2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The spreader-sprayer could
overturn and cause serious injury.
DO:
Go across slopes, not up and down.
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Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.
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Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could
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overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed so that you
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will not have to stop while on the slope.
Follow the manufacture’s recommendations for
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counterweights with attachments to improve stability.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do
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not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid
acceleration or deceleration could cause the front of the
machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards, which
could cause serious injury.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tires lose
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traction, disengage spreader-sprayer and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
DO NOT:
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly
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and use extra care.
Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
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The unit could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the
edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Do not operate on wet grass. Reduced traction could
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cause sliding.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on
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the ground.
WARNING!:
Make certain you thoroughly
understand all of the safety precautions before you
attempt to operate this machine.
IMPORTANT:
Your spreader-sprayer is shipped with motor
oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level
before operating. Be careful not to overfill. Refer to the Engine
Operator’s Manual included with your unit for complete Gasoline
and Oil fill-up instructions.
Starting the Engine
Move the machine to a “test area” where you can operate it
1.
for about a half an hour without being disturbed.
Make sure that the ground speed control levers are in the
2.
neutral position and the park brake is engaged.
Connect the spark plug wire.
3.
Open the fuel shutoff valve.
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Pump the primer (one time if this is the first start of the
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day).
Turn the Ignition Switch or pull the recoil handle.
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Note:
Do not crank the engine more than 30 seconds at
one time, because it could damage the starter.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the unit, release both speed control levers.
1.
Turn the ignition switch to the “off” position to stop the
2.
engine.
Close the fuel shutoff valve, and disconnect the spark plug
3.
wire to prevent unintended starting.
Driving The Spreader-Sprayer
Move the forward ground speed control lever to contact
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the application stop.
CAUTION:
Set the ground speed control lever in
the application position until you are fully familiar
with the operation of the machine.
To turn the machine, move the control handle to the side
2.
opposite of the way you want to turn, i.e., move the control
handle left and the machine turns right. Move the control
handle right, and the machine turns left.
To stop the mower’s forward motion, release the forward
3.
and reverse speed control levers.
Before moving into reverse, the machine’s forward motion
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should be completely stopped.
