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Speed Control Lever (Figure 4-1).
7.
Used to select
the forward speed.
Neutral Latch (Figure 4-1).
8.
Used to secure the
hydraulic drive system in neutral. Apply neutral
latches when parking the machine.
Operator Presence Control (Figure 4-1)
9.
The
operator presence control levers must be depressed
before the speed control lever is shifted out of
neutral or engaging the mower deck.
Parking Brake Lever (Figure 4-1)
10.
Used to engage
and disengage the parking brake. Pull the lever back
to engage the parking brake. Push the lever forward
to disengage the parking brake.
Cutter
11.
Deck Release Lever (Figure 4-1).
Used to
lock the cutter deck in the transport position. Push
forward on the cutting height adjustment lever and lift
up on the cutter deck release lever release the cutter
deck for normal mowing.
Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-1).
12.
Used to
set the cutter deck at the desired cutting height.
SAFETY INTERLOCk SYSTEM
4.2
The mower is equipped with a safety interlock system that
shuts off the engine if the operator releases the operator
presence levers with the deck drive engaged and/or the
speed control lever not in neutral or the parking brake
disengaged. 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 for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
3.
Check interlock system for proper operation. (See
4.
Section 4.2.)
Check tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary.
5.
(See Section 7.8.)
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.)
Apply the neutral latch levers.
2.
Shift the speed control lever into neutral.
3.
Place the PTO switch in the disengaged position.
4.
Apply the parking brake.
5.
If the engine is cold, choke the engine as needed.
6.
Move the engine throttle control to about half engine
7.
speed.
Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
8.
Pull the recoil starter on the engine.
9.
Allow engine to warm before operating the mower.
10.
GROUND TRAvEL AND STEERING
4.5
- IMPORTANT -
If you are not familiar with the operation of a walk
behind mower with a hydrostatic transmission, the
steering and ground speed operations should be
learned and practiced in an open area, away from
buildings, fences, or obstructions.
Learn the operation on flat ground before operating
on slopes.
Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow
forward travel.
