Operation
Drive Wheel Release Valves
Located on the top left front corner of hydrostatic pumps.
Drive wheel release valves are used to release the hydrostatic drive system to allow the machine to be pushed without the engine running.
With a wrench, turn both valves one turn counterclockwise to release drive system. Turn clockwise to reset system. Do Not overtighten. Do
Not tow machine.
•For 27HP Kohler & 31HP Briggs & Stratton Units: Use a 5/8 inch wrench to turn the valves.
•For 23HP Kohler Units: Use a 7/16 inch wrench to turn the valves.
PTO Engagement Switch
Located on right fuel tank.
Switch must be pulled out to the “ROTATE” position to engage the blades. Switch is pushed in to the “STOP” position to stop the blades.
Hydraulic Lift Switch
Located on right fuel tank console.
The hydraulic lift switch is used to raise and lower the mower deck.
Push the front portion of the hydraulic lift switch down to raise the mower deck to the desired height.
Push the rear portion of the hydraulic lift switch down to lower the mower deck to the desired height.
Pre-Start
Fill fuel tanks. For best results use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline may also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will require more frequent service. See Engine Owner’s Manual.
Do Not add oil to gasoline.
Do Not overfill fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above a level that is 1/2 inch (13 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion and prevent fuel spillage.
Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their safety requirements.
Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
Operating Instructions
Raise the Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
Important: Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary.
1.Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two roll bar pins (Figure 5).
2.Raise the roll bar to the upright position and install the two pins and secure them with the hairpin cotter pins (Figure 5).
Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the raised position. Ensure that the rear part of the seat is secured with the seat latch.
Figure 5
1. | Roll bar | 3. | Pin |
2. | Raised position | 4. | Hairpin cotter pin |
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