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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: The fuel system must be bled if any of
the following have occurred:
A. Initial start-up of a new machine.
B. Engine has ceased running due to lack of
fuel.
C. Maintenance has been performed upon fuel
system components; i.e., filter replaced,
separator serviced, etc.
Refer to Bleeding Fuel System.
STARTING/STOPPING ENGINE
1.
Sit on seat, keep foot off traction pedal. Ensure
parking brake is engaged. Set seat and tilt steering
wheel and tower to comfortable position before
starting engine.
Figure 21
1. PTO Switch
2. Cruise Control Switches
3. HIGH/LOW Range Switch
4. Cutting Unit Lift Controls
5. Throttle Lever
6. Ignition Key Switch
7. Glow Plug Indicator light
1
5
4
2
1
7
3
2.
Turn ignition switch to ON position. When glow
plug indicator light goes off, engine is ready to START.
3.
Rotate ignition key switch to START position
(Fig. 21). Release key immediately when engine starts
and allow it to return to RUN position.
Note:
Do not run starter motor more than 10 seconds
at a time or premature starter failure may result. If
engine fails to start after 10 seconds, turn key to OFF
position. Recheck controls and procedures, wait 10
additional seconds and repeat starting operation.
4.
When engine is first started, or after overhaul of the
engine, hydrostatic transmission, steering or wheel
drive, operate machine in forward and reverse for one
to two minutes. Turn steering wheel left and right to
check steering response and operate the lift levers to
check for proper operation. Then, shut engine off, set
parking brake and check for oil leaks, loose parts or
other malfunctions.
CAUTION
Shut engine off and wait for all moving
parts to stop before checking for oil leaks,
loose parts or other difficulties.
5.
Before stopping engine, move HIGH/LOW RANGE
ground speed switch to LOW, disengage PTO and
cruise control switches and move lift levers and traction
pedal to neutral. Move throttle control to SLOW
position. Set parking brake and turn ignition key to
OFF position.
BLEEDING FUEL SYSTEM
1.
Unlatch, raise and prop engine hood open and
remove left side panel (Fig. 22).
Figure 22
1. Engine Hood
2. Left Side Panel
3. Hood Latches
4. Side Panel Latch
2.
At lower left side of engine, loosen air bleed screw
at top of fuel filter/water separator (Fig. 23).
Figure 23
1. Fuel Filter / Water Separator
Note:
If fuel tank is over half full, gravity will fill the fuel
filter. If tank is less than half full, fill tank.
