Operating Instructions
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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, immediately
(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 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 Selector Valve
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
WARNING
Never adjust cutting height while the
mower 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
adjusting cutting height.
Cutting height is adjusted from operators seat using
the height pedal to assist in raising the deck while
positioning the height adjustment lever and hitch
pin.
1. Disengage PTO and stop tractor.
2. Push down on height pedal until it latches in the
full up position.
3. Select desired height by moving the hitch pin to
the desired height.
4. Push down on the height pedal and lift up on the
height adjustment lever. Slowly release the
height pedal while lifting the lever until there is no
pressure on the pedal.
Cutting Height Adjustment
Transport Position
1. Disengage the PTO.
2. Push down on height pedal until it latches in the
full up position.
