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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: This Out Front Z-Rider is equipped with hydrostatic drive. The forward and rearward 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.

ROLL RELEASE: To roll the machine without the engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps must be released. There is one lever on the upper right side of each pump that is used to release the pressure. Rotate lever counter clockwise and secure in that position . See Figure 3.4.

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.

3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE

When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the

engine will not turn over unless the parking

brake is engaged and the blade switch is in the

“OFF” position!

PRESSURE

RELEASE LEVER

PRESSURE

RELEASE LEVER

LEVER IS IN POSITION FOR PROPELLING RIDER UNDER IT’S OWN POWER (RIDER WILL NOT ROLL WITH LEVER IN THIS POSITION)

LEVER IS ROTATED COUNTER CLOCKWISE AND LATCHED IN A SECURED POSITION FOR ROLLING RIDER (RIDER WILL NOT PROPEL ITSELF WITH LEVER IN THIS POSITION)

Be seated on the Out Front Z-Rider before
attempting to start the engine with the key
switch.
1.	Complete pre-start checklist.
2.	Sit in operator’s seat.
3.	Push blade switch in to “OFF”, blades
disengaged position and engage parking brake.
See Figure 3.2.

PARKING

BRAKE

ENGAGED

DISENGAGED

FIGURE 3.4

3.2 STARTING & 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.

FIGURE 3.5

4.Move engine speed control to a medium speed setting. See Figure 3.6.

5.IMPORTANT: (Gasoline Engine Only). Move engine choke control to the choke position to start a cold engine. After starting, choke control must be moved to "OFF" no choke position.