4.3.6Stopping Engine: Bring unit to a full stop. Disengage the PTO, move motion control levers out to the neutral lock position and set parking brake.
Before stopping the engine, place the throttle control midway between the “slow” and “fast” positions. Allow the engine to run a minimum of 15 seconds; then stop the engine.
Rotate ignition switch to “OFF” position. Remove the key to prevent children or other unauthorized persons from starting engine.
Close fuel
4.4TRANSPORTING
4.4.1Transporting a Unit: Use a
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦This unit does not have proper turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow moving vehicle emblem. These items are required to drive on a public street or roadway.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Driving on a street or roadway without such equipment is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing personal injury.
♦Driving on a street or roadway without such equipment may also be a violation of State laws and the operator may be subject to traffic tickets and/or fines.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Do not drive a unit on a public street or roadway.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Backward
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp.
♦Use only a single, full width ramp; DO NOT use individual ramps for each side of the unit.
♦If individual ramps must be used, use enough ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface wider than the unit.
♦DO NOT exceed a 15° angle between ramp and ground or between ramp and trailer or truck.
♦Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit up a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
♦Avoid sudden deceleration while backing unit down a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
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