•
The ROPS is an integral safety device. Keep a
folding roll bar in the raised and locked position,
and use the seat belt when operating the machine
with the roll bar in the raised position.
•
Lower a folding roll bar temporarily only when
necessary. Do not wear the seat belt when the
roll bar is folded down.
•
Be aware that there is no rollover protection when
a folded roll bar is in the down position.
•
Check the area that you will be mowing and never
fold down a folding roll bar in areas where there
are slopes, drop-offs, or water.
Slope Safety
•
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope
operation. Operating the machine on any slope
requires extra caution.
•
Evaluate the site conditions to determine if the
slope is safe for machine operation, including
surveying the site. Always use common sense
and good judgment when performing this survey.
•
Review the slope instructions, listed below, for
operating the machine on slopes. Before you
operate the machine, review the site conditions to
determine whether you can operate the machine
in the conditions on that day and at that site.
Changes in the terrain can result in a change in
slope operation for the machine.
– Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine
on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in
speed or direction. Make turns slowly and
gradually.
– Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in
question.
– Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
hazards. Tall grass can hide obstructions.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
– Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause
the machine to lose traction.
– Use extreme caution when operating
the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, water hazards, or other
hazards. The machine could suddenly roll over
if a wheel goes over the edge or the edge
caves in. Establish a safety area between the
machine and any hazard.
– Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
If there are hazards, mow the slope with a
pedestrian-controlled machine.
– If possible, keep the cutting units lowered to
the ground while operating on slopes. Raising
the cutting units while operating on slopes can
cause the machine to become unstable.
Fuel Gauge
Use the fuel gauge (
) at the top of the tank
to determine the fuel level.
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1.
Fuel gauge
Starting the Engine
Important:
Bleed the fuel system if any of the
following situations have occurred:
•
The engine has shut off because the machine ran
out of fuel.
•
Maintenance was performed on the fuel system
components.
1.
Sit in the operator’s seat, engage the parking
brake, and ensure that your foot is off the
traction pedal.
2.
Move the engine-throttle control to the S
LOW
position.
3.
Turn the key to the R
UN
position.
Note:
The glow-plug indicator displays in the
InfoCenter.
4.
When the glow indicator shuts off, turn the key
to the S
TART
position.
Important:
Do not run the starter motor
more than 15 seconds at a time, or premature
starter failure may result. If the engine fails
to start after 15 seconds, turn the key to
the O
FF
position, check the controls and
procedures, wait 15 additional seconds, and
repeat the starting procedure.
When the temperature is less than -7°C
(20°F), the starter motor can be run for
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