Operation
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Warning Buzzer (Kawasaki
Located on the side of the right hand console (see Figure 6).
The buzzer is a warning signal that the engine is overheating. See the Troubleshooting section.
Deck Lift Pedal
Located at the right front corner of the floor pan.
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.
Transport Lock
Located on the height of cut adjustment plates to the right of the parking brake.
Position in the transport latching position to automatically latch the cutting deck when raised to the transport position (see item 1 in Figure 12).
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Figure 12
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2. | Transport lock control |
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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 than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas because the fuel system could be damaged.
Do Not add oil to gasoline.
Do Not overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. The empty space in the tank allows gasoline to expand. Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission system (if equipped).
Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their safety requirements.
Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
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 13 to lock the roll bar in the raised, operate position.
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