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Operation

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The Safety Interlock System

Understanding the Safety Interlock
System

The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
engine from starting unless:

You are sitting on the seat

The clutch/brake pedal is depressed

The blade control (PTO) is “DISENGAGED”

The safety system is designed to stop the engine if:

 You rise from the seat when the clutch/brake
pedal is released.

You rise from the seat when the blade control
(PTO) is “ENGAGED.”

You shift into reverse with the power take off
(PTO) engaged and the operating-in-reverse
interlock activated.

Operating-in-Reverse

An interlock feature is provided that prevents the
Power Take Off (PTO) from operating while the
tractor is traveling in reverse. If the unit is shifted into
reverse while the mower blade or other PTO driven
attachment is engaged, the engine will stop.

Do not mow while backing up unless it is
absolutely necessary.
 If you need to mow while in
reverse gear or use other PTO driven attachments
(such as a snowthrower or tiller), this no
operating-in-reverse interlock may be temporarily
deactivated.

Before deactivating this interlock, be sure there are no
children present on or near the property where you are
using the tractor, and that none are likely to appear
while you are mowing or operating an attachment. Be
extra observant after you have chosen to deactivate
the interlock because the sound of the tractor’s engine
might prevent you from being aware that a child or a
bystander has entered the area where you are
operating the tractor.

If you are certain that you can safely mow in reverse
or operate an attachment, deactivate the no
operating-in-reverse interlock by turning the Key
Choice

 switch (Fig. 11), located on the seat bracket

on the right hand side just below the seat, after
engaging the blade (PTO). A red light on the front
console (Fig. 12) will turn on as a reminder that the
no operating-in-reverse interlock has been
deactivated. Once the interlock is deactivated it stays
in this mode—with your mower blade or PTO-driven
attachment operating whenever you back up—and the
console light stays on until either the blade (PTO) is
disengaged, or the engine is turned off.

Note:

Do not insert the “Key Choice” key
unless it is absolutely necessary to
mow in reverse or operate an
attachment. The “Key Choice” key
should also be removed from the unit
if it will be operated by someone other
than a responsible, experienced
operator. This will prevent the unit
from operating in reverse with the
mower blade or other PTO attachment
engaged. Always remove both the
ignition and the “Key Choice” keys
and put them in a safe place out of the
reach of children when leaving the unit
unattended.

Содержание Wheel Horse 16-38 XLE

Страница 1: ...Operator s Manual International English GB Form No 3323 529 Wheel Horse 16 38 XLE Lawn Tractor 71226 200000001 Up...

Страница 2: ...njury and damage to the product Although we design produce and market safe state of the art products you are responsible for using the product properly and safely You are also responsible for training...

Страница 3: ...ing Mower Wheels 14 Starting and Stopping the Engine 14 The Safety Interlock System 16 Operating in Reverse 16 Testing the Safety System 18 Page Driving Forward or Backward 18 Selecting Ground Speeds...

Страница 4: ...the operator Never mow while people especially children or pets are nearby Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property D...

Страница 5: ...fe slope Travel on grass slopes requires particular care To guard against overturning do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill engage clutch slowly always keep machine in gear especiall...

Страница 6: ...e the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure To reduce the fire hazard keep the engin...

Страница 7: ...Safety 5 Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2 8...

Страница 8: ...6...

Страница 9: ...istance from the machine Machine rollover Machine rollover Machine rollover side hill up hill down hill Stay a safe distance from the mower Machine rollover ROPS Safety alert symbol of blade as long a...

Страница 10: ...passenger seat only if the driver s view is not hindered Severing of hand Rotating knives Severing of foot Rotating knives Cutting or entanglement of foot Rotating auger Severing of fingers or hand i...

Страница 11: ...ch Engage Disengage Brake system Parking brake On Run Battery charging conditin Off Stop Engine Head lights Main high beam Fuel Engine lubricating oil pressure PTO Power Take Off Unlock Lock Engine lu...

Страница 12: ...e and stay away from an open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30 day suppl...

Страница 13: ...with fresh gasoline To minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system use fuel stabilizer at all times Filling the Fuel Tank 1 Shut the engine off and set the parking brake 2 Clean around...

Страница 14: ...ver deck lift 8 Parking brake lever 9 Throttle lever 10 Hood opening 11 Operating in Reverse light 12 Key Choice switch Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it...

Страница 15: ...on some models A dash mounted ON OFF switch Fig 1 controls the headlights The lights only shine while the engine is running and the switch is ON Using the Blade Control PTO The blade control PTO engag...

Страница 16: ...hole into which the wheel is mounted Fig 6 2 Use the top hole for lowest cut height and the bottom hole for higher cut heights Fig 6 1505 1 2 3 4 Figure 6 1 Wheel 2 Wheel Bracket 3 Locknut 4 Wheel Bo...

Страница 17: ...2 1 3 2 Figure 8 1 Disengaged 2 Engaged 3 Blade control PTO m 1859 1 2 3 Figure 9 1 Choke 2 Fast 3 Slow 3 2 1 Figure 10 1 Start 2 On 3 Off Stopping 1 Move the throttle lever to FAST Fig 9 2 Turn the i...

Страница 18: ...ear while you are mowing or operating an attachment Be extra observant after you have chosen to deactivate the interlock because the sound of the tractor s engine might prevent you from being aware th...

Страница 19: ...se unless absolutely necessary Always look backward and down before backing up Use Key Choice switch only if you are certain no children or other bystanders will appear in the mowing area Always remov...

Страница 20: ...d speed selector in reverse The engine should stop 5 Put the PTO lever in the disengage position and the ground speed selector in neutral Start the engine Move the PTO lever to the engage position and...

Страница 21: ...pe Stopping the Machine To stop the machine depress the clutch brake pedal shift into neutral disengage the blade control PTO and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Also set the parking b...

Страница 22: ...to the side and down toward the turf 2 To mulch grass clippings you must install the discharge cover optional on some models into the opening in the side of the mower refer to Installing the Discharge...

Страница 23: ...e slows in mid summer mow less frequently If you cannot mow for an extended period first mow at a high cutting height then mow again 2 days later at a lower height setting Avoid Cutting Too Low If the...

Страница 24: ...Belts check for wear cracks X Gasoline drain X Engine clean outside X X Mower Housing clean X X X Chipped Surfaces paint X Battery check electrolyte X X X X X Battery charge disconnect cables X Fuel...

Страница 25: ...gs with a rag Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting s 3 Connect a grease gun to the fitting Pump grease into the fittings 4 Wipe up any excess grease Where to Add Grease 1 Lubrica...

Страница 26: ...t lock refer to Adjusting the Brake page 24 Adjusting the Brake 1 Check the brake before you adjust it refer to Checking the Brake page 24 2 To increase braking resistance tighten the brake adjusting...

Страница 27: ...Maintenance 25 Wiring Diagram...

Страница 28: ...e bulb holder 1 4 turn counterclockwise and remove it from the reflector Fig 18 4 Push and rotate the bulb counterclockwise until it stops approx 1 4 turn and remove bulb from the bulb holder Fig 19 m...

Страница 29: ...he battery 3 Disconnect the negative black ground cable from the battery post Fig 20 4 Slide the rubber cover up the positive red cable Disconnect the positive red cable from the battery post Fig 20 5...

Страница 30: ...Fig 20 Slide the rubber cover over the battery post 4 Using the bolt and wing nut connect the negative black cable to the negative battery post Fig 20 Checking Electrolyte Level 1 Tip the seat forwar...

Страница 31: ...battery fully charged 1 260 specific gravity This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 32 F 0 C 1 Remove the battery from the chassis refer to Removing the...

Страница 32: ...ing into the engine and potentially causing damage 4 Remove the spark plug and metal washer m 1884 1 Figure 23 1 Spark plug wire Checking the Spark Plug 1 Look at the center of the spark plug Fig 24 I...

Страница 33: ...line toward the fuel tank Fig 25 4 Pull the fuel line off the filter Fig 25 and allow gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan Note Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the...

Страница 34: ...ngage the blade control PTO shift into neutral set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine 2 Open the hood 3 Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting int...

Страница 35: ...rubber seal IMPORTANT Never clean the paper element with pressurized air or liquids such as solvent gas or kerosene Replace the paper element if it is damaged defective or cannot be cleaned thoroughly...

Страница 36: ...d clean Fig 31 5 Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the filler tube Fig 31 Unscrew the dipstick again and look at the metal end If oil level is low slowly pour only enough oil into the filler tube to r...

Страница 37: ...e thrown at bystanders or at you as you use the mower WHAT CAN HAPPEN Pieces of blade that may be thrown could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Periodically inspect t...

Страница 38: ...e blade Fig 35 Maintain the original angle The blade retains its balance if the same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges m 1854 1 Figure 35 1 Sharpen at original angle 2 Check the ba...

Страница 39: ...pring 2 Bolt 3 Spring tool POTENTIAL HAZARD The height of cut lever deck lift is spring tensioned WHAT CAN HAPPEN When the mower is being removed this spring loaded mechanism could suddenly release an...

Страница 40: ...the leveling bracket up toward the frame and hook the long rod into one of the holes to store Secure long rod with washer and hairpin cotter Repeat for opposite side of the mower 13 Move the height o...

Страница 41: ...wer engine pulley Fig 41 If you are careful you can flex the belt guide s just far enough away from the pulley to install the belt If it is too difficult to install the belt loosen the bolts and nuts...

Страница 42: ...take down blade control PTO cable nested inside frame rail 10 Remove first jam nut and thread second jam nut onto the blade control PTO cable all the way Rout cable through slot in deck bracket and th...

Страница 43: ...mounting screws and pulley covers from both blade pulleys Fig 47 3 Loosen but do not remove the bolt and nut securing the idler pulley and belt guide Fig 47 4 Remove the belt from the pulleys Installi...

Страница 44: ...lug 3 Carefully rotate blade s side to side Fig 48 Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat surface Fig 48 If both measurements are not within 3 16 5 mm an adjustment is required refer t...

Страница 45: ...have not checked the setting refer to Side to Side Mower Leveling page 42 4 Move the height of cut lever deck lift into the C notch 5 Measure the length of the rod extending out the front of the adjus...

Страница 46: ...ront of the mower loosen the eyebolt lock nuts 9 After adjusting both eyebolt lock nuts evenly check the front to rear slope again Continue adjusting eyebolts until the front blade tip is 0 3 8 0 9 2...

Страница 47: ...Engage power take off PTO and let mower run for one to three minutes 5 Disengage the power take off PTO and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine 6 Turn the water off remove coupling from t...

Страница 48: ...el and charge it fully refer to Battery page 27 Do not connect the battery cables to the battery posts during storage IMPORTANT The battery must be fully charged to prevent it from freezing and being...

Страница 49: ...al surfaces Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer 13 Store the machine in a clean dry garage or storage area Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place C...

Страница 50: ...ent 4 Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected 4 Install wire on spark plug 5 Spark plug is pitted fouled or gap is incorrect 5 Install new correctly gapped spark plug 6 Choke is not closing 6 Adjust...

Страница 51: ...de mounting bolt 3 Engine mounting bolts are loose 3 Tighten engine mounting bolts 4 Loose engine pulley idler pulley or blade pulley 4 Tighten the appropriate pulley 5 Engine pulley is damaged 5 Cont...

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