Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This machine is equipped with hydrostatic drive. The forward and rearward movement and the speed of movement of the machine is controlled by the ground speed control pedal. A small movement of the ground speed pedal can cause the machine to move instantly. Depress the ground speed pedal very carefully and slowly. Avoid fast starts and sudden changes in direction.
2.3STARTING & OPERATION
2.3.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START)
IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the engine will turn over, but will not start unless the clutch/brake control pedal is pressed all the way down and the blade control lever is in the “Off” position. Start engine as follows:
1.Complete
2.Sit in operator’s seat.
3.Engage parking brake. Depress clutch/brake control pedal fully and pivot foot forward to lock brake. Park brake is now engaged. See Figure 2.4.
CLUTCH/
BRAKE
PEDAL
BLADE
CONTROL
LEVER
BLADE LEVER SHOWN
IN THE “OFF” POSITION
FIGURE 2.5
RUN
OFF
START
DEPRESS PEDAL
FIGURE 2.6A
MOVE ENGINE
CHOKE
SPEED CONTROL TO
FULLY & PIVOT
FORWARD TO LOCK
POSITION. PARK
BRAKE IS NOW
ENGAGED.
FIGURE 2.4
4. Move blade control lever back to the “OFF” |
blade disengaged position. See Figure 2.5. |
CHOKE POSITION
ENGINE
POSITION
5. Move engine speed control to the choke position to |
start a cold engine. See Figure 2.6B. |
6. Turn key to the “START” position until engine |
starts. See Figure 2.6A. NOTE: If after 5 seconds |
of cranking, the engine does not start, release the |
key. Make sure the clutch/brake pedal is fully |
depressed and pivoted in the locked position. Try |
starting engine again after waiting for approximately |
20 seconds. |
7. After engine starts, move engine speed control to |
the “FAST” position and allow a brief |
engine runs smooth. |
SPEEDSLOW POSITION CONTROL
FIGURE 2.6B
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Engage park brake. Remove key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
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