Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service required before each
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.
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
SAFE LEVEL
AREA
2.1.5.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.
2.1.6.Add fuel to tank of the YARD CRUISER outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure fuel filler cap is tight and vent is open after refueling. See Figure 2.3. Refer to engine owner’s manual for fuel specifications.
FUEL |
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FILLER | OPEN |
CAP | VENT |
FUEL |
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TANK |
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FIGURE 2.1
2.1.4.Check Blade switch to insure it works freely. Switch is pulled “OUT” into the “ON” position for blade engagement or pushed back “IN” into the “OFF” position for blade disengagement. See Figure 2.2. IMPORTANT: Disengagement stops the blades rotation.
PULL “OUT” TO
ENGAGE
PUSH “IN” TO | BLADE |
DISENGAGE | SWITCH |
FIGURE 2.3
IMPORTANT: This YARD CRUISER is equipped with hydrostatic drive. The forward, rearward and steering movement of the machine is controlled by a joystick lever. Joystick operations should be performed only from the operator’s position in the seat. A small movement of the joystick can cause the machine to move instantly. Move joystick very carefully and slowly.
1.Always move the joystick to the center position to “STOP” machine. IMPORTANT: To stop machine always return the joystick with hand assistance to the neutral position. Always engage parking brake when leaving operator’s seat.
2.Move the joystick forward to propel the machine forward.
3.Move the joystick rearward to propel the machine backward.
4.Move the joystick to the right to rotate the front of the machine in circular motion to the right, as in turning around to go in a different direction.
5.Move the joystick to the left to rotate the front of the machine in circular motion to the left, as in turning around to go in a different direction.
FIGURE 2.2
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