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Section 4
Left Steering Control / Operator Presence
6.
Control (Figure 4-1).
Used to control the mower's
left wheel when traveling forward or reverse. See
Section 4.5 for further details regarding the mower's
travel controls. The operator presence control must
be depressed before the neutral lock lever is shifted
out of the neutral position (N) or engaging the mower
deck.
Right Steering Control (Figure 4-1).
7.
Used to
control the mower's right wheel when traveling
forward or reverse. See Section 4.5 for further details
regarding the mower's travel controls.
Neutral Lock Lever (Figure 4-1).
8.
Used to
disengage the mower drive in the neutral lock
position (N) or to engage to the mower's drive in the
drive position (D). See Section 4.5 for further details
regarding the mower's travel controls.
Parking Brake Control (Figure 4-1).
9.
Used to
engage and disengage the parking brakes. Pull the
lever back to engage the parking brakes. Push the
lever forward to disengage the parking brakes.
Deck Lift Lever (Figure 4-1).
10.
Used to raise and
lower the cutter deck.
Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-1).
11.
Used to
set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height.
Fuel Tank Gauge (Figure 4-1).
12.
Indicates the amount
of fuel in the fuel tank.
SAFETY INTERLOCk SYSTEM
4.2
The mower is equipped with an interlock system
intended to protect the operator and others from injury.
This is accomplished by preventing the engine from
starting unless the deck drive is disengaged, the parking
brake is engaged and the neutral lock lever is in the
neutral lock position. The system shuts off the engine if
the operator releases the left hand steering lever with
the deck drive engaged, the operator releases the left
hand steering lever with the neutral lock lever in the
drive position (D) or if the neutral lock lever is placed in
the drive position (D) and the parking brake is applied.
Never operate equipment with the interlock system
disconnected or malfunctioning.
WARNING
Never operate the mower with the interlock
system disconnected or malfunctioning. Do not
disengage or bypass any switch; injury to yourself
and others or property damage could result.
INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES
4.3
FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS
Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4
1.
and 8 hours.
Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 20
2.
hours of operation. See Section 7.4.
Check oil level in the hydraulic system reservoir.
3.
See Section 7.3.
Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
4.
Check interlock system for proper operation.
5.
See Section 4.2.
Check tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary.
6.
See Section 7.10.
STARTING THE ENGINE
4.4
CAUTION
DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting
fluids in the air intake system may be potentially
explosive or cause a “runaway” engine condition
that could result in engine damage and/or
personal injury.
Be sure the fuel shutoff valve, located by the fuel
1.
tank, is completely open. See Section 7.5.
Place the neutral lock lever in the neutral position
2.
and disengage the the cutter blades .
Engage the parking brake.
3.
If the engine is cold, choke the engine as needed.
4.
Move the engine throttle control to about half engine
5.
speed.
