Operation
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Located behind and below the seat.
The fuel
Align valve handle with the fuel line to open. Rotate 90° to close.
Fuel Gauge
Located on the right console in the message display (see Figure 6 and Figure 9).
The fuel level is shown on a bar display. The indicator light appears when the fuel level is low (approximately one gallon remaining in the tank).
Drive Wheel Release Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating drive components below the engine deck, which could result in serious injury or death.
Stop engine, remove key, allow all the moving parts to stop before accessing the drive wheel release valves.
WARNING
The engine and hydraulic drive units can become very hot. Touching a hot engine or hydraulic drive units can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine and hydraulic drive units to cool completely before accessing the drive wheel release valves.
Located on the back of the unitized hydraulic drive units, below the engine deck.
During normal operating conditions, the drive wheel release valves are positioned horizontally. If the machine has to be pushed by hand, the valves must be in the “released” position (see Figure 10).
Figure 10
1.Handle in “released” position
2.Handle in “operating” position
To release the drive system (see item 1 in Figure 10), rotate the handle 1/4 turn to the vertical position until it hits against the stop.
To reset the drive system (see item 2 in Figure 10), rotate the handle 1/4 turn to the horizontal position until it hits against the stop.
Note: The handle must be horizontal and against the stop for operation.
Do Not tow machine.
PTO Engagement Switch
Located on right console (see Figure 6).
Switch must be pulled out (up) to engage the blades. Switch is pushed in to disengage the blades.
The LCD indicator will appear when the PTO switch is disengaged (see Figure 9).
Low Voltage Indicator
Located on the right console in the message display (see Figure 6 and Figure 9).
A low voltage condition (less than 12.3 volts) exists when the LCD indicator appears on the message display while the engine is running.
If the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position for a few seconds before cranking the engine, the battery voltage will display in the area where the hours are normally displayed.
Note: The indicator normally appears when the engine is off and the key switch is turned to the “ON” position.
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