SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.2 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each
1.If required, make cutting height adjustments. Refer to Section “CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT”.
2.Check tires and add air as needed to bring pressure to 25 psi in front and
3.Check Guards, Deflector, and Belt Covers to make sure all are in place and secure.
4.Check Condition of Blade Deck Belt. If damaged, replace before operating machine. Refer to Section
“DECK BELT ADJUSTMENT & REPLACEMENT”.
5.Clean Interior and Exterior Surfaces of cutting deck and clean Engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep Engine air intake screens and cooling fins clear at all times.
6.Check Engine Oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to (but not over) the FULL mark. (Refer to Engine manual for oil specifications).
7.Add Fuel to tank after pushing the Mower outside where fumes can be dissipated. Make sure Fuel Tank Cap is tightened after refueling. (Refer to Engine manual for fuel specifications).
NOTE: DO NOT add fuel while engine is running or hot. Use fresh, clean,
3.3 STARTING ENGINE
1.Turn Fuel
CLOSED (OFF)
OPEN (ON)
FIGURE 3.9
2.Lock Traction Levers by squeezing both Traction Levers against the handle grips while pushing right and left Traction Locks forward until BOTH Traction Levers are in the locked position. See Figure 3.10.
IMPORTANT! Always make sure that both left and right Traction Locks are in the same position before moving or releasing Traction Levers.
PUSH | TRACTION LEVER | |
TRACTION | ||
SHOWN IN LOCKED | ||
LOCK | ||
POSITION | ||
FORWARD | ||
|
SQUEEZE
TRACTION
LEVER
FIGURE 3.10
3.Move Transmission Shift Lever into NEUTRAL (N) position. See Figure 3.11.
FIGURE 3.11
4.Push Blade Clutch Switch down to the ‘OFF’ position. See Figure 3.12.
PUSH SWITCH KNOB DOWN
FIGURE 3.12
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