Steering Levers
Figure. 3 | Foot Pedal Lift |
wheel, making the mower turn toward the side where the lever is behind. When one lever is pushed forward and the other lever pulled back the same amount, one traction wheel will turn in reverse and the mower will turn within its own length.
In order to start the engine, both steering levers must be in the neutral position; the parking brake must be engaged; and the blade clutch switch must be “off”. However, once the engine starts, the parking brake must be released before the operator places the steering levers into the operating position or the engine will automatically shut off.
Note: The Steering Lever will return toward neutral when released, but they should be placed in neutral by the driver. If the Drive Handles are not placed in neutral, the tractor may creep.
4.Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the right side of the mower beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off” push pull switch that controls the electric blade clutch which sup- plies power to the cutting blades through the PTO. The switch must be turned off to start the engine and should be turned off for safety any time another person approaches the mower or the mowing deck is raised to the transport posi- tion. Power to the electric clutch will also be cut off if the operator leaves the operator’s seat.
5.Parking Brake: (See Figure 2.) Located on the left side of the traction unit. The handle is an overcenter lever which applies the
6.Foot Pedal Lift: (See Figure 3.) Located on the panel in front of the seat. Raise the mowing deck to the transport position, by pushing the upper part of the pedal. To lower the mowing deck, push on the upper part of the pedal and lower it to the desired position.
7.Fuel Shutoff Valve: (See Figure 4.) Located on top of the fuel tank(s). When turned in a clockwise
Figure. 4 Fuel Shutoff Valve
direction until it stops, it will shut off the flow of fuel to the engine. When turned in a counterclockwise 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 minutes or more to prevent flooding the engine.
8.Seat Adjustment Lever: The Seat Adjustment Lever is located beneath the seat. The Seat Adjust- ment Lever is used to move the seat forward 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 Figure 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 displays 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. Hav- ing the Choke Lever in the ON position helps the engine to start during initial
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, regular 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 ship- ment.) Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it off and reinsert it. Pull it out again and read the oil
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