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Section 2: Operating Procedures
Operating Check List
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon awareness, concern, prudence and proper training involved in operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the riding mower. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that no one operates the mower without first having read, fully understood and become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
•Important Safety Information, pgs. 1 to 6
•Section 1: Assembly &
•Section 2: Operating Procedures, pgs. 10 to 18
•Section 3: Adjustments, pgs. 19 to 26
•Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication, pgs. 29 to 42
Before beginning to operate your mower the following Operating Checklist should be performed:
Operating Checklist
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Read “Important Safety Information” | Page 1 |
Ignition Switch
Refer to Figure 2-2:
A three position ignition switch: off, run, and start is provided. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to START position; release key when engine starts, and switch will automatically return to RUN position. Turn key counterclockwise to OFF position to stop engine.
Throttle
Refer to Figure 2-2:
A cable is linked from engine to throttle for controlling engine speed. Move throttle lever forward to increase engine rpm and rearward to decrease rpm. Always travel and cut grass with throttle set at full engine rpm speed. Slow down travel speed by pulling back on the control levers. Slow engine rpm speed only if mower is not traveling or powering the cutting blades.
IMPORTANT: Always operate throttle at full engine rpm while traveling or cutting grass. Slow engine rpm may overheat engine and hydraulic pumps.
Read “Operating Procedures” | Page 10 |
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Lubricate mower as needed. Refer to Lubrication. | Page 41 |
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Check mower safety start interlock system daily | Page 13 |
prior to operation. |
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Check mower initially and periodically for loose | Page 48 |
bolts & pins, Torque Values Chart. |
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Make sure all guards and shields are in place. | Page 10 |
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Check blade for nicks and sharpness. | Page 39 |
Instrumentation
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Refer to to Figure
This light comes on when ignition switch is placed in RUN position and stays lit until the engine is running with a safe oil pressure. Shut engine off immediately if light comes on during operation. Locate and correct the problem.
Blade
Engagement
Switch
Engine Oil
Pressure Light
Ignition Switch Hour Meter 
Throttle |
Choke |
Hour Meter
Refer to Figure 2-2:
Registers 1/10 hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. The meter is connected to the ignition switch and records accumulative time only while the engine is running. See “Maintenance Schedule” on page 30.
Controls
For general location of the controls described in this section, refer to Figure
!WARNING
Do not operate mower while smoking!
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Control Panel
Figure
Choke
Refer to Figure 2-2:
A cable is linked from engine to choke knob to choke the engine during starting. When choke control knob is down, the choke is off (engine running position). When control knob is pulled up, the choke is on (engine starting position). Shut choke off soon after engine has started.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate mower with choke pulled up or on. (engine starting position).
1/12/09 | Z44 & Z52 (S/N 526171 & Above) Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers | 11 |
