Operation

Starting the EnginePushing the Rider By Hand

 

WARNING

 

 

NOTICE

 

 

 

 

DO NOT TOW RIDER

 

If you do not understand how a specific control

 

 

 

Towing the units will cause hydraulic transaxle

functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the

 

FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.

 

and wheel motor damage. Do not use another

Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without

 

vehicle to push or pull this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

first becoming familiar with the location and

 

 

 

 

function of ALL controls.

 

 

1.

Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the

 

 

 

 

 

ignition OFF, and remove the key.

 

 

 

 

 

2. Open the hydraulic bypass valve. To open the bypass

1.

While sitting in the operator’s seat, engage the parking

 

 

valves, turn the bypass valve, which is located on the

 

brake by pulling the parking brake lever back, make sure

 

side of the transmission, CLOCKWISE. See Figure 8 for

 

the PTO switch is disengaged (pressed down fully) and

 

 

valve location.

 

 

the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL

 

3.

Disengage the parking brake. The tractor can now be

 

position.

 

 

 

pushed by hand.

 

2.

NOTE: A warm engine may not require

 

4.

After moving the tractor, re-engage the transmissions

 

choking.

 

 

 

(drive position) by turning the bypass valves COUNTER-

 

Set the engine throttle control to FULL throttle position.

 

 

CLOCKWISE.

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

 

Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob OUT fully.

 

 

 

3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to

for

 

 

START.

 

 

4. After the engine starts, gradually open the choke (push

 

 

knob down fully). Reduce to half throttle speed and

 

 

allow to warm up.

 

 

Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minu e

 

before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider.

 

 

 

 

5. After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate

 

 

 

 

 

the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing.

 

 

 

 

In the event of an emergency the engine can be

 

 

 

 

stopped by simply turning the ignitionNotswitch to

 

 

 

 

STOP. Use this method only in emergency situations. For

 

 

 

normal engine shut down follow the procedure giv n in

 

 

 

 

STOPPING THE RIDER.

 

 

 

 

A

Stopping the Rider

 

 

 

 

 

1. Returning the ground speed control levers to the middle

 

 

 

 

position will stop rider movement. Pivot the levers

 

 

 

 

 

outward and lock them in NEUTRAL.

 

 

 

 

2.Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch.

3.Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle up until it locks into position.

4.Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.

Figure 8. Hydraulic System By-Pass

A. Hydraulic Bypass Valve

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