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'smanual for oil specifications. See Figure 3.1.

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

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

RELEASE

LATCH

HEIGHT

FIGURE 3.3

3.1.9.Check seat belts. Mounting hardware must

be tight. Buckle must latch securely and release easily. Webbing must not display signs of

deterioration, wear or damage.

3.1.10.Check roll bar protective structure for

structural soundness (i.e. no cracks, damage, corrosion, etc.) All hardware must be tight. Roll bar must be raised and locked unless absolutely necessary (i.e. low overhead clearance). Both locking pins must be installed and securely fastened to prevent inadvertent removal. DO NOT operate a machine that has had any part of the roll bar protective structure removed, damaged, or modified in any way.

3.1.6.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.

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.

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