PREPARATION
Handle cutting units carefully with DANGER protective gloves. Reels and bed
knives are very sharp. Reels rotate freely and rotating one reel can cause other reels to rotate.
FUEL - Check fuel level. Add fuel as required. Refer to the engine manual for type of fuel and other safety requirements.
ENGINE COOLING - Keep engine cowlings clear of clippings.
CAUTION
Moving machinery can be dangerous
LUBRICATION - Add lubricant to pivots and other
if not operated properly. Follow all safe operating suggestions listed in the Safety Information section of this manual.
Check the following items before each use of the mower.
TIRE PRESSURE - Use a tire pressure gage to check the tire pressure. Fill tires with compressed air as needed to obtain the pressure labelled on the sidewall of the tire.
ENGINE OIL - Check level on dipstick. Refer to the engine manual for instructions on adding oil and which oil viscosity to use.
lubrication points as required. Refer to the lubrication chart in the Maintenance section of this manual.
REELS CLEAR OF DEBRIS - Remove any debris that may be tangled in the cutting reels. Keep the reel shaft and bearing clean of grass or other debris buildup.
SAFETY SWITCH OPERATION - Check operation of all safety switches. Do not use mower if safety switches are disconnected or not operational, as dangerous conditions will result.
OPERATION
The following is a description of the machine controls and their function.
A. Main Clutch Lever
WARNING Engage slowly before full engagement. Always disengage
the drive when stopping or leaving the machine.
Engages power for travel and mowing. Down position is disengaged and up position is engaged.
The engine clutch lever has an electrical interlock and engine will not start if clutch is engaged. For added safety, the interlock system should be checked periodically to ensure that it is adjusted to function properly.
B. Engine Throttle Lever – Regulates mowing and travel speeds. Moving the control handle back will reduce engine speed for starting and idling engine. Push forward to increase engine speed. Never travel at speeds faster than required for proper mowing.
C. Wing Cutting Unit Clutch Lever – Engages drive to Wing Cutting Units. Pull lever back and down to engage. Never engage drive unless Wing Cutting Units have been lowered to cutting position.
Engine Choke Lever (No photo) - Located near the upper rear right corner of the engine. Use the choke when starting a cold engine. See the engine manual for engine starting information and proper use of the choke.
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