Operation

OperationA

General Operating Safety

Before first time operation:

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Be sure to read all information in the Safety and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Operation sections before attempting to operate this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Drive in an open area without mowing to become

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

accustomed to the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Checks Before Starting

 

 

 

Figure 3. Pre-start Check

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A. Fuel Tank Filler Neck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on the engine

 

 

B.

Engine Oil Dipstick

 

oil dipstick (B, Figure 3). See the engine Operator’s

 

 

C.

Hydraulic Oil Fill

 

Manual for instructions and oil recommendations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

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Fill the fuel tank (A) with fresh fuel. Refer to engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

manual for fuel recommendations.

 

 

 

If you do not understand how a specific control functions,

 

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Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in place

 

 

or have not yet thoroughly read the Features and Controls

 

 

and tight.

 

 

 

section, do so now.

 

 

spills.

Reproduction

 

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Check the tire pressures. See Check Tire Pressures.

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Do NOT attempt to operate the unit without first becoming

 

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Check the hydraulic oil tank (C) and make sure that the

 

 

familiar with the l cat a d fu ction of ALL controls.

 

 

oil level is up to the FULL COLD mark.

 

 

Starting he Engine (Manual Start

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Adjust the height of the mower deck to the desired

 

 

 

 

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position. See Mowing Height Adjustment.

 

 

Engines)

 

WARNING

 

 

 

1. Engage the parking brake and make sure that the

 

 

 

 

 

PTO switch is disengaged and the forward speed control

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Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason,

 

 

 

lever is in the NEUTRAL position.

 

engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, stop the

 

 

2. NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.

 

engine and remove the key.

 

 

 

 

Set the engine throttle control to FULL throttle position.

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To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, unit and mower

 

 

 

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

 

 

3.

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

 

free of grass, leaves and excess grease. Do NOT stop

 

 

 

or park tractor over dry leaves, grass or combustible

 

 

4.

Grasp the recoil starter handle and pull slowly until

 

materials.

 

 

 

 

resistance is felt and then pull rapidly. (You may have to

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Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handl d with

 

 

 

pull several times before the engine starts. If the engine

 

care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from

 

 

 

fails to start within a reasonable number of attempts,

 

recent operation. Do NOT allow open flame, smoking or

 

 

 

discontinue and check engine manual for further

 

matches in the area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any

 

 

 

instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

knob down fully). Reduce to half throttle speed and

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

allow to warm up.

 

 

 

 

 

Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute

 

Operating on steep slopes can be dangerous.

 

 

 

 

 

before engaging the PTO switch or driving the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

6. After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the unit at

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Select slow ground speed before driving onto a slope.

 

 

 

 

 

FULL THROTTLE when mowing.

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Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down, use

 

 

 

 

 

In the event of an emergency the engine can be

 

caution when changing directions and DO NOT START

 

 

 

 

 

stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP.

 

OR STOP ON A SLOPE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this method only in emergency situations. For

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in

 

 

 

 

 

STOPPING THE MOWER.

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