Operation

 

 

 

 

Pushing the Rider by Hand

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you do not understand how a specific control

 

DO NOT TOW RIDER

 

functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the

 

Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump

 

FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.

 

and wheel motor damage. Do not use

 

Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without

 

another vehicle to push or pull this unit.

 

 

 

 

first becoming familiar with the location and

 

 

 

 

1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,

 

function of ALL controls.

 

 

 

turn the ignition OFF, and remove the key.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Starting the Engine

 

turn the hydraulic release valves (A, Figure 2)

 

located on the pumps COUNTER-CLOCKWISE a

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

 

maximum of 2 full turns.

 

4. Disengage the parking brake.

 

parking brake and make sure the PTO switch is

 

 

disengaged and the ground speed control levers

 

The unit can now be pushed by hand.

 

are in the NEUTRAL position.

 

5. After moving the unit, re-engage the pumps

2. NOTE: A warm engine may not require

 

(drive position) by turning the release valves

 

choking.

 

CLOCKWISE and tighten to 80-120 in. lbs. of

 

Set the engine throttle control to FAST throttle

 

torque.

position. Then fully close the choke by pulling the

 

 

knob OUT fully.

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

 

START.

 

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4. After the engine starts, gradually open the choke

 

(push knob down fully). Reduce to half throttle

 

 

 

Not

 

speed and allow the engine 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 perate

 

 

the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing.

 

 

In the event of an emergency the engine can be

 

 

stopped by simply turning the ignition switch

 

 

 

Figure 2. Hydraulic System By-Pass

to STOP. Use this method only in emergency

 

situations. For normal engine shut down follow the

 

A. Hydraulic Release Valve

procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER.

 

(left-hand pump shown)

 

 

Stopping the Rider

1. Releasing the ground speed control levers so they can return to the NEUTRAL position will stop rider movement.

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

3. Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle back 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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