INITIAL RUN, INSPECTION, AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - CONT’D
8.To start the engine:
a.The operator must be sitting in the seat.
b.Place control handles in neutral lock position.
c.Pull mower engagement switch to off position.
d.Put parking brake in engaged position.
e.Adjust throttle and choke as required.
f.Turn ignition key to start. Release ignition key when engine starts. Key will return to RUN position.
9.Pull the mower engagement switch out and push it forward to engage the cutter drive belts. (See Figure 8) Allow the belts to run for five minutes.
NOTE: For best belt life, engage the clutch at half throttle and not under load.
NOTE: When the PTO is engaged (or possibly disengaged), a squealing sound from the under side of the machine is normal. It is caused by the electric clutch plates meshing as the mower comes up to speed.
10.Release the parking brake. Check that the machine does not creep forward or backward. If the machine does creep, adjust the neutral control. See “Neutral Adjustment” instructions.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: Stop engine and remove key from ignition before making any adjustments. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before beginning work.
Engine and drive unit can get hot during op- eration. Allow engine and drive components to cool before making any adjustments.
11.Operate the machine forward and backward. Check that all the systems function correctly. If the machine does not move, make sure the hydraulic dump valve lever near the left wheel is engaged.
(See Figure 1 page3)
To engage the parking brake, move the lever up and out into the bracket. To disengage the parking brake, pull the lever up and in, away from the bracket. (See Figure 9)
PULL UP
THEN FORWARD
TO ENGAGE
PULL UP AND PUSH
FORWARD TO ENGAGE
MOWER DECK ON
MOWER DECK OFF
PULL BACK
TO DISENGAGE
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PARKING BRAKE |
OFF |
ON |
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Figure 8
Figure 9
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