4 OPERATION
16
4.4
STARTING _______________________________________________________________
1.
Sit in operator’s seat, make sure the mower switches
(Q, AA, AB)
are OFF (center position) and the parking
brake is engaged. Remove feet from pedals. Always use
the seat belt when operating tractors equipped with a
ROPS.
2.
Set throttle lever
(T)
to half throttle and check that
alarm switch
(O)
is ON.
3.
Turn ignition switch
(V)
to ON (
) position.
The warning lights
(N, Y)
on the instrument panel will
come on. Check that lights are operating.
4.
Wait until glow plug light goes out, then immediately
turn ignition key to “START” (
) position. Release as
soon as engine starts.
Allow 30 seconds between start-up attempts to allow
time for engine starter motor to cool.
All warning lights should go off after engine starts.
Note:
The engine will not crank until the glow plug light
goes OFF.
Allow engine to gradually become warm before
operating at high RPM.
Figure 4A
4.5
STOPPING / PARKING _____________________________________________________
To stop:
Remove your foot from traction pedal. Always engage
parking brake before leaving machine.
To park the mower under normal conditions:
1.
Disengage the reel switch
(Q)
, raise and lock the
implements in the transport position, and move away
from the area of operation.
2.
Select a flat and level area to park.
a.
Release traction pedal to bring the mower to a
complete stop.
b.
Disengage all drives, lower implements to the
ground, reduce throttle to idle, and allow engine to
operate at no load for a minute.
3.
Engage parking brake, stop the engine, and always
remove the ignition key.
If an emergency arises and the mower must be parked in
the area of operation, follow the guidelines outlined by the
grounds superintendent.
If the mower is parked on an incline, chock or block the
wheels.
NOTICE
IMPORTANT:
Do not use starting assist fluids.
Use of
such fluids in the air intake system may be potentially
explosive or cause a “Runaway” engine condition and
could result in serious engine damage.
NOTICE
Do not hold key in “START” position for more than 10
seconds at a time. After 10 seconds the starting circuit
will shut down and must be reset by returning the key to
the OFF position.
T
Y
O
Q
N
V
AB
AA
NOTICE
Permanent damage to the turbocharger may occur if
the engine is shut down without allowing the
turbocharger time to cool.
To prevent damage, operate the engine with no load
and at half throttle for 3 to 5 minutes before shutting
off engine.
