Operation

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

Pushing the Rider by Hand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

function of ALL controls.

 

 

 

 

 

1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

turn the ignition OFF, and remove the key.

Starting the Engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Lift the seat plate to gain access to the battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

While sitting in the operator’s seat, engage the

 

 

 

compartment and hydraulic pumps.

 

parking brake and make sure the PTO switch is

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

 

disengaged and the motion control handles are

 

 

 

turn the hydraulic release valves (A, Figure 2)

 

locked in the NEUTRAL position.

 

 

 

 

located on the pumps COUNTER-CLOCKWISE a

• Carburated Models

 

 

 

 

 

maximum of 2 full turns.

2.

NOTE: A warm engine may not require

 

 

 

 

4. Disengage the parking brake.

 

choking.

 

 

 

 

 

The tractor can now be pushed by hand.

 

Set the engine throttle control to FAST throttle

 

 

 

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

 

position. Then fully close the choke by pulling the

(drive position) by turning the release valves

 

knob OUT fully.

 

 

 

 

 

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

3.

Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to

to que.

 

START.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

After the engine starts, gradually open the choke

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(push knob down fully). Reduce to half throttle

for

 

 

 

 

 

speed and allow the engine to warm.

 

 

 

 

 

• DFI Models

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Insert the key into the ignition switch and

urn it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

START.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The throttle will self adjust to idle when starting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm.

A

Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute

 

 

 

 

 

before engaging the PTO switch or drivingNotthe ider.

 

 

 

 

 

• All Models

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2. Hydraulic System By-Pass

1.

After warming the engine, ALWAYS o

rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

A. Hydraulic Release Valve (left-hand pump shown)

 

the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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