Operation
Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
Operating Instructions
Raise the Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
Important: Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary.
1.Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two roll bar pins (Figure 5).
2.Raise the roll bar to the upright position and install the two pins and secure them with the hairpin cotter pins (Figure 5).
Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the raised position. Ensure that the rear part of the seat is secured with the seat latch.
Figure 5
1. | Roll bar | 3. | Pin |
2. | Raised position | 4. | Hairpin cotter pin |
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Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
The fuel
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 in on the PTO switch to the “STOP” 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.
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
7.If the choke is in the “ON” position, gradually return choke to the “OFF” position as the engine warms up.
Engaging the PTO
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you.
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are engaged.
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