Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service required before each
2.1.1.Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front and 12 P.S.I. in rear tires.
2.1.2.Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.
2.1.3.Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.1.
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
SAFE LEVEL
AREA
2.1.5.Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times.
2.1.6.Add fuel to tank of the YARD CRUISER outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure fuel filler cap is tight and vent is open after refueling. See Figure 2.3. Refer to engine owner’s manual for fuel specifications.
FUEL |
|
FILLER | OPEN |
CAP | VENT |
FUEL |
|
TANK |
|
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FIGURE 2.1
2.1.4.Check Blade switch to insure it works freely. Switch is pulled “OUT” into the “ON” position for blade engagement or pushed back “IN” into the “OFF” position for blade disengagement. See Figure 2.2. IMPORTANT: Blade rotation must stop in 5 seconds or less after moving blade switch to “OFF”. Refer to Section “Blade Brake Adjustment”.
PULL “OUT”
TO ENGAGE
PUSH “IN” TO | BLADE |
DISENGAGE | SWITCH |
FIGURE 2.3
IMPORTANT: To roll the machine without the engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps must be released. Tilt seat up and move control lever down to release pressure. NOTE: Control lever must be in the “UP” position to drive machine. See Figure 2.4.
DO NOT USE CONTROL TO RELEASE PRESSURE AND COAST DOWN SLOPES. RELEASE PRESSURE ONLY WHEN MACHINEMOTIONCANBECONTROLLEDANDENGINEOFF.
MOVE CONTROL
LEVER UP TO
DRIVE MACHINE
CONTROL
LEVER
BATTERY
MOVE CONTROL LEVER
DOWN TO ROLL
MACHINE
FIGURE 2.4
FIGURE 2.2
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