reduce the chance of fire and permit proper cooling.
Before Operating Your Tractor
1. Before you operate the tractor, study this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the operation of all the instruments and controls. It has been prepared to heLPG
you operate and maintain your tractor efficiently.
2. Use only cylinders that meet code #49 of the federal regulation #173.34.
3. Use LPG classified HD-5 by National Gas Processors Association (NGPA).
4. Check the engine oil level. Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it off and reinsert it. Pull it out again and read the oil level. If it is below the operating range, add oil through the fill tube using a funnel to bring it up to the top of the operating
range.
5. Check the hydraulic oil level. The hydraulic oil tank is located beneath the operator’s seat. Always wipe off the area around the oil tank fill neck before checking the oil level to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil. Remove the cap and make sure the oil level is a 1/4” below the oil tank fill neck. If the oil level is low, fill with Shell Rimula 15W40 or equivalent oil. Equivalent oil should meet GM
Allison C-4.
6. Check the tire inflation pressures - 10-12 psi for the rear tires, 20-25 psi front tires.
NOTE: New tires are overinflated in order to properly seat the bead to the rim.
7. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight.
8. Check the tension of the deck drive belts. a. Remove the deck cover
b. The tension of the deck drive belts are maintained by a spring mechanism that adjusts for wear and stretch.
Keep the mower and especially the engine and hydraulic components clean and free of grease, grass, and leaves to
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Do not stop the tractor or park the tractor over combustible materials such as dry grass, leaves, debris, etc.
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If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off the PTO, place the speed control pedals in the neutral position, move the throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut off the engine, and take the key from the ignition switch. Inspect for damage. Repair the damage. Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are
tight before restarting the engine.
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Operation

General Safety

•RECEIVE INSTRUCTION — Entirely read this operator’s manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk INJURY or DEATH. Allow only those who have become competent in its usage to operate this tractor.

•Before starting the engine or beginning operation, be familiar with the controls. The operator should be in the operator’s seat. The PTO switch must be in the disengaged position, the speed control pedals moved to the neutral position and the parking brake engaged.

•Keep all shields in place. Keep away from moving parts.

•NO RIDERS! Keep all people and pets a safe distance away.

Look behind and down to both sides of the tractor before and while backing up.

•DO NOT direct the mower discharge at people. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of the mower when the engine is running. Turn off the PTO if another person approaches while you are operating the mower.

•Avoid slopes where possible. Never operate on slopes greater than 20°. Slopes with a greater incline present dangerous operating conditions. Tractors can be rolled over. Always mow across slopes, never up and down the slope. Avoid turning downhill if possible, start at the bottom and work up to the top. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill.

•Before leaving the operator’s seat: Shut off the PTO, move the speed control pedals to the neutral position, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. Wait for all movement to stop before servicing or cleaning.

•When operating this mower, in the forward direction, do not allow the speed control pedals to return to neutral on their own. Operate the speed control pedals smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the pedals when starting and stopping.

•Be careful when operating near gravel paths and roadways. Stop the blades and tractor motion and wait for vehicles to pass before operating along the road.

•Do not operate the tractor with the mower deck removed. Removal of the deck will change the balance of the tractor, and could contribute to a tractor rollover.

•Avoid operation on traction surfaces that are unstable; use extreme caution if the surface is slippery. Always remove debris and other objects from the area to be mowed - debris and loose grass will reduce traction.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

•Watch for holes, sprinkler heads, and other hidden hazards.

•Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks, ponds, lakes, rivers, ditches, sand traps, and other obstacles.

•Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop before any zero turn maneuver.

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