Operation
Figure 11
1.Roll bar upper hoop
2.Knob in “latched” position
3.Pull knob to unlatch
4.Rotate 90° to hold unlatched
5.Knob in “unlatched” position
5.Make sure the knobs are fully engaged with the roll bar in the raised position. The upper hoop of the roll bar may need to be pushed forward or pulled rearward to get both knobs fully engaged (see Figure 12).
| Figure 12 |
1. Engaged | 2. Partially engaged — Do |
| Not operate with ROPS |
| in this condition. |
Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the operate (raised) position. Ensure that the rear part of the seat is secured with the seat latch.
Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Rotate the valve and align with the fuel line to open.
Starting the Engine
1.Move the motion control levers out to the neutral lock position.
2.Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to engage the parking brake.
3.Push down on the PTO switch to the “disengage” position.
Note: It is not necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine.
4.Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions.
5.On a cold engine, push the choke lever forward into the “ON” position.
On a warm engine, leave the choke in the “OFF” position.
6.Turn ignition switch to the “START” position. Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
Important: Do Not crank the engine continuously for more than ten seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60 second
7.If the choke is in the “ON” position, gradually return choke to the “OFF” position as the engine warms up.
Engaging the PTO
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you.
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are engaged.
DANGER
An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death.
Never operate the mower with the discharge deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly.
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