Operation
Figure 9
1.Front of the machine
2.Rotate bypass release knob counterclockwise to loosen
3.Lever position for operating the machine
4.Pull lever in this direction to push the machine
5.Lever position for pushing the machine
6.Rotate bypass release knob clockwise to tighten
7.Release lever
To release the drive system (see item 1 in Figure 9), loosen the knob by turning counterclockwise. Then pull the release lever on the underside of machine towards the back of the machine and retighten the knob to hold the release lever back in the released state. Repeat this on each side of the machine.
Release the parking brake. The machine is now able to be pushed by hand.
To reset the drive system (see item 2 in Figure 9), loosen the knob by turning counterclockwise. Then push the release lever on the underside of machine towards the front of the machine and retighten the knob to hold the release lever in the operating state. Repeat this on each side of the machine.
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 8).
Deck Lift Pedal
Located at the right front corner of the floor pan (see Figure 10).
Push the pedal forward with your foot to raise the cutting deck. Allow the pedal to move rearward to lower the cutting deck to the cut height that has been set.
Figure 10
1. | Transport lock control | 3. | Height of cut decal |
2. | Height adjustment pin | 4. | Deck foot pedal |
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Transport Lock
Located on the right side behind the height of cut adjustment holes (see Figure 10).
The transport latching mechanism will automatically engage when the deck is raised to the transport position. To release the deck from the transport position: push the foot pedal to remove the load from the transport latching mechanism, lift the transport lock control, and let the pedal come back to lower the deck down to the desired cut height.
Pre-Start
Fill fuel tank on level ground. For best results use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher.
Important: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, gasohol containing more
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