Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1PRE-START CHECK LIST

Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up.

3.1.1.Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 psi in drive tires. Pressure in front caster wheels should be 25 psi.

3.1.2.Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.

3.1.3.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 3.1.

SAFE LEVEL

AREA

FIGURE 3.1

3.1.4.Check Blade Switch to insure it works freely.

1.Pull the Blade Switch up to the “ON” position to engage or turn “ON” the mower blades.

2.Push Blade Switch down to the “OFF” position to disengage or turn “OFF” the blades.

BLADE SWITCH

FIGURE 3.2

3.1.5.Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck, engine and pumps of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep engine and pump air intake screens and cooling fins clear at all times.

3.1.6.Add fuel to both tanks of the machine outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure both fuel filler caps are tight. Note the fuel tank selector valve. Refer to engine owner’s manual for fuel specifications.

3.1.7.Adjust position of operator’s seat. The seat is mounted on slides. Locate latch lever beneath the seat. Move lever towards the left and slide seat to the desired position. Release latch. If equipped, adjust seat suspension for operator weight.

3.1.8.Place mower in desired cutting height setting. Grasp deck lift lever and depress release latch located underneath the lever. Move lever to desired cutting height setting and release latch. Insert stop pin to desired cutting height.

IMPORTANT: There is a foot assist pedal located to the right front side of the footrest. Always use this assist pedal to raise or lower the deck to the desired cutting height. See Figure 3.3.

DECK LIFT

LEVER

RELEASE

LATCH

FOOT

ASSIST PEDAL

INSERT STOP PIN

INTO HOLES FOR

DESIRED CUTTING

HEIGHT

FIGURE 3.3

IMPORTANT: This machine is equipped with hydrostatic drive. The direction of motion and the speed of motion are controlled by the left and right motion control levers. A small movement of these controls can cause the machine to move instantly. DO NOT attempt to operate the machine until you read this manual and become familiar with its operation. Practice with the blades “OFF” disengaged, engine speed at a slow setting and in an open area away from obstacles.

WARNING

DO NOT allow operation of the machine by untrained personnel.

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NZM21521KWV, NZM27611KH, NZM25611KWV specifications

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