1.19 | OPERATING THE TRACTOR | 1.19 |
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Check Oil Level: Note: The engine was filled with oil at the factory.
Oil Type: SAE30 Engine oil, classified for service - ‘SF’ minimum.
Fuel Type: Always use clean, fresh unleaded petrol. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days. Never mix oil with petrol. For added engine protection, Briggs and Stratton recommend the use of their fuel additive which is available from authorised Briggs and Stratton Service dealers.
Check Fuel Level: Clean around the fuel filler cap before removing it. Do not overfill the tank. Allow 6mm minimum of tank space for expansion.
IMPORTANT: The fuel filler cap must be secured to prevent fuel leakage during operation.
Check Tyres: Check the air pressure in the tyres. Incorrect pressure can cause the unit to ride badly and may prevent the cutterdeck from cutting level.
Axle
Tyre Type
Recommended Tyre Pressures
Working Pressure | Max. Pressure |
Front Axle
Turf Pro 16 x 6.50 x
0.7 bar (10 P.S.I)
1.0 bar (14 P.S.I)
Rear Axle
Turf Pro 23 x 9.50 x
0.6 bar (8 P.S.I)
0.7 bar (10 P.S.I)
Sweeper/Attachments: Check that the sweeper collector has been attached to the tractor and latched securely. Check that the drive belt is routed correctly around the rear electric clutch pulley on the tractor and the input pulley on the sweeper collector.
PARKING BRAKE
IMPORTANT - Always engage the parking brake when the machine is stationary or left unattended.
Engaging the Parking Brake: Push the brake pedal down and hold while lifting the parking brake latch. Gradually release the pedal. The brake pedal should remain in the depressed (brake engaged) position.
Releasing the Parking Brake: Push down on the brake pedal. The brake pedal latch will disengage auto- matically. Gradually release the pedal.
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