Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service required before each
WARNING
DO NOT disengage the hydro transmission and coast down slopes. DO NOT use the Roll Release Control to disengage the hydro transmission unless machine motion can be controlled and engine is off.
ROLL RELEASE
ROLL 
DRIVE
2.1.1.Check tires and add or release air as
needed to bring pressure to 12 PSI in front and 12 PSI in rear tires.
2.1.2.Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.
2.1.3.Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.1.
2.1.4.Adjust seat as needed to most comfortable
position. Refer to Section “Operators Seat Adjustment” for instructions.
REMOVE OIL DIPSTICK TO
CHECK OIL
2.1.5.Check blade engagement lever to insure it works freely.
2.1.6.Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times.
2.1.7.Add fuel to tank after pushing the machine outside where fumes can dissipate. Make sure fuel filler cap is tight after refueling. Refer to engine owner’s manual for fuel specifications. See Figure 2.2.
2.2OPERATOR’S SEAT ADJUSTMENT
2.2.1.FRONT TO REAR ADJUSTMENT
1.With the engine stopped, loosen the two adjusting knobs located beneath the seat and move seat to desired position. After adjustment, tighten knobs securely. See Figure 2.3.
MAKE SURE FUEL CAP
IS TIGHT.
FUEL
FILLER CAP
FIGURE 2.2
LOOSEN
KNOBS &
SLIDE SEAT
FORWARD OR
REARWARD
SEAT ADJUSTMENT KNOBS
FIGURE 2.1
FIGURE 2.3
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