Operation
Starting the Engine
Pushing the Rider By Hand

 

 

 

NOTICE

WARNING

 

 

 

 

DO NOT TOW RIDER
If you do not understand how a specific control

 

 

 

 

Towing the units will cause hydraulic pump
functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the

 

 

FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.

 

 

and wheel motor damage. Do not use another
Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without

 

 

vehicle to push or pull this unit.

 

 

 

first becoming familiar with the location and

 

 

 

function of ALL controls.

 

 

1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the

 

 

 

ignition OFF, and remove the key.

 

 

 

1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, engage the parking

 

 

2. Lift the seat plate to gain access to the hydraulic pumps.

 

 

3. To disengage the pumps (free-wheel position), turn the

brake by pulling the parking brake lever back, make sure

hydraulic release valves (A, Figure 9) located on the

the PTO switch is disengaged (pressed down fully) and

pumps COUNTER-CLOCKWISE a maximum of 2 full

the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL

 

 

turns.

position.

 

 

4. Disengage the parking brake.

2. NOTE: A warm engine may not require

 

 

 

 

The tractor can now be pushed by hand.

choking.

 

 

 

 

5. After moving the tractor, re-engage the pumps (drive

Set the engine throttle control to FULL throttle position.

position) by tur i g the release valves CLOCKWISE and

Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob OUT fully.

tighten to 80-120 in. lbs. of torque.

3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to

 

 

 

 

 

START.

 

 

 

4. After the engine starts, gradually open the choke (push

 

 

knob down fully). Reduce to half throttle speed and

for

allow to warm up.

 

Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minu e

 

before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider.

 

 

 

5. After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate

 

 

A

the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing.

 

 

 

In the event of an emergency the engine can be

 

 

 

stopped by simply turning the ignitionNotswitch

 

 

 

to STOP. Use this method only in emergency

 

 

 

situations. For normal engine shut down follow the

 

 

 

procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stopping the Rider

 

 

Figure 9. Hydraulic System By-Pass

 

 

 

A. Hydraulic Release Valve

1. Returning the ground speed control levers to the middle

(left-hand pump shown)

position will stop rider movement.ReproductPivot the leversion

outward and lock them in NEUTRAL.

 

2.Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch.

3.Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle up until it locks into position.

4.Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.

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