direction until it stops, it will shut off the flow of fuel to the engine. When turned in a counter- clockwise direction it will open and allow fuel to flow to the engine. Close this valve if you are not going to run the mower for a period of 30 min- utes or more to prevent flooding the engine.
8.Seat Adjustment Lever: The Seat Adjustment Lever is located beneath the seat. The Seat Adjustment Lever is used to move the seat for- ward and backward. To place the seat in the desired position pull the seat adjustment lever to the left then push the seat forward or back to the desired position. Release the lever so the seat will lock in place.
9.Digital Tachometer and Hour Meter: (See Fig- ure 1) Located on the right side of the mower in front of the ignition switch. When the machine is running the tachometer displays engine rpm.
When the machine is off the tachometer dis-
plays running time.
10.Choke Lever: (See Figure 1) The Choke Lever is located on the left instrument panel next to the seat. The Choke Lever is operated manually.
Having the Choke Lever in the ON position helps the engine to start during initial
Note: The Tanks equipped with E.F.I. do not have a choke control.
Note: There will be a flashing “LUBE” for each recommended lubrication interval. There is a flashing “OIL” at each recommended engine oil and filter change.
C.Initial Adjustments
1.Check the fluid levels and tires:
Note: These checks should be made daily, before starting the engine.
a.Fuel: Using a good grade of unleaded, reg- ular gasoline (for a gasoline engine), fill the fuel tank (beside the engine on the left or right side of the mower). When the fuel reaches one inch from the top of the tank, stop. DO NOT OVERFILL. Space must be left for expansion.
b.Engine Oil: (Filled at the factory before shipment.) Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it off and reinsert it. Pull it out again and read the oil level. If it is below the operating range, add oil through the fill tube using a funnel to bring it up to the top of the operat- ing range.
Note: Gasoline Engine: Use SAE 10W30 or SAE 10W40 engine oil, rated for service SJ. Shell Rimula 15W40 is also recommended and provides service SL and
c.Hydraulic Oil: (Filled at the factory before shipment.) The hydraulic oil tank is located
beneath the operator’s seat. Always wipe off the area around the oil tank fill neck before checking the oil level to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil. Remove the cap and make sure the oil level is a 1/4” below the oil tank fill neck. If the oil level is low, fill with Shell Rimula 15W40 or equivalent oil. Equivalent oil should meet GM Allison
d.Tires:
Note: New tires are overinflated in order to properly seat the bead to the rim. The normal working pressure for the traction tires is
2.Check that all Nuts, Bolts and Screws are Tight.
3.Check the tension of the deck drive belts.
a.Remove the deck cover
b.The tension of the deck drive belts are maintained by a spring mechanism that adjusts for wear and stretch.
c.Examine the belts for cuts, fraying, and excessive wear. Replace if any of these are detected.
d.Replace the deck cover.
4.Adjust the Mowing Deck: The cutting height is set anywhere in the range of
a.Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch, remove connection of the spark plugs and using the second foot pedal, lower the mowing deck into the cutting posi- tion.
b.Using a ruler, pencil and paper, measure and note the distance from the paved sur- face to the bottom edge of the mowing blade at the front and the back of the deck on each side of the mower. (Four dimen- sions.)
Note: The front edge of the mowing deck should be
c.If the dimension at the front of the mowing deck is
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