Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2STARTING & STOPPING – ENGINE, BLADES, PARKING BRAKE
This machine is equipped with dual hydrostatic wheel drive transmissions. Each transmission is controlled by a single motion control lever or joystick. This single control lever (joystick) controls the direction of motion, Forward and Reverse, and the speed of motion. Move the joystick forward to propel the machine forward. Move the control rearward to propel the machine in reverse. The speed of motion is continuously variable from neutral (zero) to maximum. Moving the joystick farther from the neutral position will cause the speed of motion to increase. To turn, move the joystick towards the side you want to turn to. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or direction. Always slow machine motion before turning. To stop the motion of the machine bring the joystick back to the neutral position. Engage parking brake.
2.2.1. STARTING ENGINE
When the ignition key is turned the engine will not start or turn over unless the parking brake is engaged and the blade switch is pushed in to “OFF”.
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2.Sit in operator’s seat.
3.Push blade switch in to “OFF”, blades disengaged position and engage parking brake. See Figure 2.2 and Figure 2.6.
4.Move choke control forward to choke position to start a cold engine. See Figure 2.4.
5.Move engine speed control to the Rabbit “FAST” position. See Figure 2.4
6.Turn key to the start position until engine starts. See Figure 2.5.
CHOKE | ENGINE |
SPEED | |
CONTROL | CONTROL |
FAST
POSITION
CHOKE
POSITION
FIGURE 2.4
“STOP”
POSITION
KEY SHOWN IN “ON” POSITION
FIGURE 2.5
NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does not start, release the key. Attempt starting again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.
7.After engine starts, move the choke control to the “OFF” or no choke position. Allow a brief warm- up until engine runs smooth.
2.2.2. STOPPING ENGINE
1.Stop engine by turning key to “STOP” position. Move engine speed control to the Turtle “SLOW” position and turn key to “STOP”. See Figure 2.5.
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing.
2.2.3. STARTING MOWER BLADES
1.Start engine and set engine speed control to the Rabbit “FAST” position.
2.Pull the Blade Switch out to the “ON” position to engage the mower blades. See Figure 2.2.
2.2.4. STOPPING MOWER BLADES
1.Push Blade Switch in to “OFF” position to disengage the blade.
WARNING
Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a complete stop in 7 seconds. If the blades continue to rotate after 7 seconds, the electric clutch should be checked. Replacement of electric clutch may be necessary. Return the machine to an authorized dealer for replacement. DO NOT CONTINUE to operate mower if blades fail to stop in 7 seconds.
2.Move engine speed control to the Turtle “SLOW” position. Turn key to “STOP” position. Engage parking brake.
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