Operation
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| Pushing the Rider by Hand | ||||
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If you do not understand how a specific control |
| DO NOT TOW RIDER | |||||||||
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| Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump | ||||||||
FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now. |
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| and wheel motor damage. Do not use | ||||||||
Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without |
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first becoming familiar with the location and |
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function of ALL controls. |
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| 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, | |||||
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| turn the ignition OFF, and remove the key. | ||||
Starting the Engine |
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| 2. Lift the seat plate to gain access to the battery | ||||||
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1. | While sitting in the operator’s seat, engage the |
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| compartment and hydraulic pumps. | ||||||
| parking brake and make sure the PTO switch is | 3. To disengage the pumps | |||||||||
| disengaged and the motion control handles are |
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| turn the hydraulic release valves (A, Figure 2) | ||||||
| locked in the NEUTRAL position. |
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| located on the pumps | |||||
• Carburated Models |
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| maximum of 2 full turns. | |||||
2. | NOTE: A warm engine may not require |
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| 4. Disengage the parking brake. | |||||
| choking. |
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| The tractor can now be pushed by hand. | ||||
| Set the engine throttle control to FAST throttle |
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| position. Then fully close the choke by pulling the | (drive position) by turning the release valves | |||||||||
| knob OUT fully. |
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| CLOCKWISE and tighten to | ||||
3. | Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to | to que. | |||||||||
| START. |
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4. | After the engine starts, gradually open the choke |
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| (push knob down fully). Reduce to half throttle | for |
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| speed and allow the engine to warm. |
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• DFI Models |
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2. | Insert the key into the ignition switch and | urn it |
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| START. |
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3. | The throttle will self adjust to idle when starting. |
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| After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm. | A | |||||||||
Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute |
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before engaging the PTO switch or drivingNotthe ider. |
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• All Models |
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| Figure 2. Hydraulic System | ||||||
1. | After warming the engine, ALWAYS o | rate |
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| A. Hydraulic Release Valve | ||||||||
| the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing. |
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| Reproduction |
In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch 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
1.Returning the ground speed control levers to the middle position will stop tractor movement. Pivot the levers 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
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