the R
UN
position. Allow the engine to warm up
(without load), then move the throttle control to
the desired position.
Crank the engine for no longer than 15 seconds.
Release the key when the engine starts. If
additional preheat is required, turn the key to
the O
FF
position and then to the O
N
/P
REHEAT
position. Repeat the process as required.
Shutting Off the Engine
Move the throttle control to the I
DLE
position, move
the reel drive switch to D
ISENGAGE
, and rotate the key
to the O
FF
position.
Note:
Remove the key to prevent accidental starting.
Important:
Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes
before shutting it off after a full load operation.
Failure to do so may lead to turbocharger trouble.
Note:
Lower the cutting units to the ground. This
relieves pressure from the lift circuit and eliminates
the risk of the cutting units accidentally lowering to
the ground.
Bleeding the Fuel System
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, shut off the engine, engage the
parking brake, and remove the key.
2.
Ensure that the fuel tank is at least half full.
3.
Unlatch and raise the hood.
4.
Open the vent plug on the fuel filter/water
separator (
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Figure 28
1.
Fuel filter/water separator
2.
Vent plug
5.
Turn the key to the O
N
position. The electric fuel
pump will begin operation, thereby forcing air
out around the vent plug. Leave the key in the
O
N
position until a solid stream of fuel flows out
around the plug. Tighten the plug and turn the
key to the O
FF
position.
6.
Open the air bleed screw on the fuel injection
pump (
).
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Figure 29
1.
Fuel injection pump bleed screw
7.
Turn the key to the O
N
position. The electric fuel
pump will begin operation, thereby forcing air
out around air bleed screw. Leave the key in the
O
N
position until a solid stream of fuel flows out
around the screw. Tighten the screw and turn
key to the O
FF
position.
Note:
Normally, the engine should start after
you follow the above procedure. However, if
the engine does not start, air may be trapped
between the injection pump and the injectors;
refer to
Bleeding Air from the Injectors (page 39)
.
Checking the Interlock
Switches
The purpose of the interlock switches is to prevent the
engine from cranking or starting unless the traction
pedal is in the N
EUTRAL
position, the Enable/Disable
switch is in the D
ISABLE
position, and the Lower
Mow/Raise control is in the N
EUTRAL
position. In
addition, the engine should shut off when you press
the traction pedal while you are off the seat or if the
parking brake is engaged.
CAUTION
If the safety-interlock switches are
disconnected or damaged, the machine could
operate unexpectedly, causing personal
injury.
•
Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
•
Check the operation of the interlock
switches daily and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
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