OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
| Figure. 4 |
Engine throttle | Ignition Switch |
Choke Lever | Electric Blade | Tach and |
Clutch Switch | Hour Meter |
A.General
1.When Mowing:
a.Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed.
b.When operating this mower, in the forward direc- tion, do not allow the speed control pedals to rap- idly return to Neutral. Always operate the pedal smoothly and avoid any sudden movements when starting and stopping.
c.If the mower is equipped for side discharge, never use the mower without the discharge chute installed and placed in the down position.
d.Always remove debris and other objects from the area to be mowed (Note: debris and loose grass will reduce traction).
e.Mow only in daylight.
f.Watch for holes, sprinkler heads, and other hid- den hazards.
g.Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks, ditches, sand traps, and other obstacles.
h.Before backing up, check behind and watch where you are going.
i.Always reduce speed when making a turn, and when grass is wet.
j.Always mow laterally or diagonally across slopes, never up and down the slope. Do not operate on steep (greater than 20 degrees 36%) slopes and slow down before turning. Avoid turn- ing downhill if possible, start at the bottom and work up to the top. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill.
k.Be careful when crossing gravel paths or road- ways. Always turn off the blade clutch switch and wait until the blades stop rotating and raise the cutting deck to the transport position. Always allow other vehicles to have the right of way.
l.If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off the blade clutch switch, place the speed control
Figure. 5
Power Implement Lift
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.
m.Never leave the mower unattended without observing the following: turn off the blade clutch switch, placing the speed control pedals in the neutral position, moving the throttle to slow, set- ting the parking brake, shutting off the engine and taking the key from the ignition switch.
n.Never walk or stand on the discharge side of the mower when the engine is running. Turn off the blade clutch switch if another person approaches while you are operating the mower.
o.Never attempt to operate the traction unit without having the mowing deck attached.
p.Keep the mower and especially the engine and hydraulic components clean and free of grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and permit proper cooling.
2.Safety Awareness when Mowing
a.Do not operate on steep slopes, those above 20 degrees (36% slope).
b.Avoid turning downhill if possible, if not use extra care and go slowly.
c.Avoid turning when going downhill, traction is at a minimum going downhill.
d.Do not operate with discharge side of the mower toward streets, buildings, playgrounds, parking lots, other machines, animals, and other people.
e.Avoid operation or use extreme care if the trac- tion surface is wet, unstable, or slippery.
f.Use extra care when grass clippings, leaves, pine needles, or debris are present as traction can be reduced.
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