Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: This YARD CRUISER is equipped with hydrostatic drive. The forward, rearward and steering movement of the machine is controlled by a joystick lever. Joystick operations should be performed only from the operator’s position in the seat. A small movement of the joystick can cause the machine to move instantly. Move joystick very carefully and slowly.

1.Always move the joystick to the center position to “STOP” machine. IMPORTANT: To stop machine always return the joystick with hand assistance to the neutral position. Always engage parking brake when leaving operator’s seat.

2.Move the joystick forward to propel the machine forward.

3.Move the joystick rearward to propel the machine backward.

4.Move the joystick to the right to rotate the front of the machine in circular motion to the right, as in turning around to go in a different direction.

5.Move the joystick to the left to rotate the front of the machine in circular motion to the left, as in turning around to go in a different direction.

2.2STARTING & OPERATION

2.2.1. ENGINE (ELECTRIC START)

IMPORTANT: When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the engine will not turn over and willnot start unless the Parking Brake is engaged and the Blade Switch is in the “Off” position. The operator should be in the seat. Start engine as follows:

1.Move joystick lever to (N) Neutral position. See Figure 2.5.

2.Make certain the blade switch is in the “Off” position. See Figure 2.6.

3.Make certain the parking brake is engaged. See Figure 2.5.

4.Open vent on fuel filler cap by turning counterclockwise. IMPORTANT: Failure to open vent on the fuel filler cap can cause engine to stall. See Figure 2.3.

5.Turn fuel shut off valve to the open position. See Figure 2.3.

6.Move engine speed control to the choke position or pull choke control to choke position. See Figure 2.6.

7.Turn key to the “START” position until engine starts. See Figure 2.5. NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine and it does not start, release the key. Attempt starting again after waiting for approximately 20 seconds.

8.After engine starts, move engine speed control to the “FAST” position or push choke control in to the “OFF” position, allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth.

WARNING

DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Engage park brake. Remove key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.

JOYSTICK IS IN NEUTRAL POSITION

RUN

POSITIONTURN KEY TO

START

POSITION

DECAL VIEWED FROM

OPERATOR’S POSITION

FIGURE 2.5

PARKING BRAKE

ENGAGED

PULL CHOKE CONTROL

OUT TO START ENGINE

MOVE ENGINE

SPEED CONTROL TO

FAST POSITION

PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED

MOVE ENGINE SPEED/CHOKE CONTROL TO CHOKE POSITION. AFTER WARMUP MOVE CONTROL AWAY FROM CHOKE POSITION TO (RABBIT) “FAST” POSITION.

CONTROL SHOWN

IN CHOKE POSITION

FIGURE 2.6

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