Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1.Adjust cutting height as desired to any position, using deck lift lever. See Figure 3.8.
NOTE: The engine does not have to be running to adjust cutting height.
DECK LIFT LEVER SHOWN
IN HIGH CUTTING HEIGHT
POSITION
WARNING
DO NOT make turns at high speed. Slow machine motion. Move motion control lever gently and with caution. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or direction.
3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE
1.Return motion control lever (joystick) to neutral. IMPORTANT: Operator must use hand assistance to bring motion control lever to the neutral position.
2.Engage parking brake.
3.Push blade switch in to “OFF” blades disengaged position.
4.Stop engine. Move engine speed control to turtle “SLOW” position. Turn key to stop position.
5.Remove key.
FIGURE 3.8
3.4 OPERATION- MOTION CONTROLS 3.4.1. DRIVING MACHINE
1.Start engine. Release parking brake.
2.Move motion control (joystick) gently and with caution in desired direction:
FORWARD- Move control forward. REVERSE- Move control to the rear. LEFT TURN- Move control towards left. RIGHT TURN- Move control towards right. ZERO RADIUS TURN- Move control diagonally from neutral in desired direction. See Figure 3.9.
WARNING
DO NOT park the machine on slopes. DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key.
REARWARD
MOVEMENT
RIGHT
LEFT TURN
TURNFORWARD MOVEMENT
FIGURE 3.9
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