Operation
Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
pulled rearward to get both knobs fully engaged (see Figure 12).
Operating Instructions
Raise the Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
Important: The roll bar is an integral and effective safety device. Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position when operating the mower. Lower the roll bar temporarily only when absolutely necessary.
1.The knob must be completely latched with the tabs interlocking as shown in Figure 11 to lock the roll bar in the raised, operate position.
2.Apply forward pressure to the upper hoop of the roll bar.
3.Pull the knob and rotate 90° to hold in the unlatched position to lower the roll bar.
4.To return to the operate position, raise the roll bar, and then rotate knobs 90° so that the tabs interlock partially. Apply forward pressure to the roll bar upper hoop and observe that the knobs return to the completely latched position.
Figure 11
1.Roll bar upper hoop
2.Knob in “latched” position
3.Pull knob to unlatch
4.Rotate 90° to hold unlatched
5.Knob in “unlatched” position
5.Make sure the knobs are fully engaged with the roll bar in the raised position. The upper hoop of the roll bar may need to be pushed forward or
| Figure 12 |
1. Engaged | 2. Partially engaged — Do |
| Not operate with ROPS |
| in this condition. |
Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the operate (raised) position. Ensure that the rear part of the seat is secured with the seat latch.
Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Rotate the valve and align with the fuel line to open.
Starting the Engine
1.Move the motion control levers out to the neutral lock position.
2.Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to engage the parking brake.
3.Push down on the PTO switch to the “disengage” position.
Note: It is not necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine.
4.Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions.
5.On a cold engine, push the choke lever forward into the “ON” position (except Kohler EFI units).
On a warm engine, leave the choke in the “OFF” position.
6.Turn ignition switch to the “START” position. Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
Important: Do Not crank the engine continuously for more than ten seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60 second
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