Operating Instructions
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5. Engage the parking brake by moving the lever
forward.
IMPORTANT:
The hydrostatic transmissions
lock to prevent the
mower from rolling freely
with the engine stopped. However, if the mow
er is parked on a slope, it is necessary to
EN-
GAGE
the parking
BRAKE
to prevent the
mower from creeping. This is due to a small
amount of slippage in the hydrostatic transmis
sions, especially when transmission fluid is
warm.
Also, engaging the parking brake is rec
ommended when stopping or parking the ma
chine in a confined space with little tolerance
for movement.
WARNING
In case the transmission drive belt breaks
during operation, and if the machine is on
a slope, the machine will freewheel down
the slope. To maintain control, immedi-
ately (1) Release the steering levers and
simultaneously (2) Move the FSC to the
NEUTRAL-PARK position. When the
machine is stopped or moving slowly,
engage the parking brake.
NOTE:
The emergency stop procedure is exactly
the same procedure as used to normally stop and
park the machine.
FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE
The tractor is equipped with dual fuel tanks. A fuel
selector valve regulates which tank is being utilized.
The valve is located on the left hand side of the en
gine. The valve switches between the LH and RH
gas tanks.
DO NOT
run tank dry before switching
tanks.
Fuel Tank
Selector Valve
Fuel Tank Selector Valve
ADJUSTABLE FOOT RESTS
Some carrier frames are outfitted with adjustable
foot rests. To adjust, rotate the footrests upward and
slide to the desired position. Rotate the footrest
down and insert the edge of the footrest into the
nearest notch to lock in position.
Adjustable Footrest
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
WARNING
Never adjust cutting height while the mow-
er is moving. Before adjusting cutting
height or servicing,
move the Forward
Speed Control (FSC) into the NEUTRAL-
PARK position, engage the parking brake,
and disengage the blade clutch (PTO).
Tractor should not be moving while adjust-
ing cutting height.
Cutting height is adjusted from operator’s seat using
the deck lift pedal to assist in raising the deck while
adjusting the cutting height hitch pin.
1. Disengage PTO and stop tractor.
2. Push down on deck lift pedal until it latches in
the full up (transport) position.
3. Select the desired cutting height by moving the
hitch pin to the location shown on the cutting
height decal.
4. Push down on the lift pedal and lift up on the
cutting height release lever. Slowly release the
pedal while lifting the lever until the deck is in
the selected cutting height position.
