SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 BEFORE OPERATING
Be Thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating the machine. Know beforehand how to STOP the Traction Wheel Drives, Mower Blades and Engine in preparation for possible emergencies.
3.2 STOPPING MACHINE
1.To STOP forward or reverse motion, firmly squeeze both Traction Levers towards the handle and hold. Using your right thumb, push Traction Lock forward to the “Locked” position and hold. See Figure 3.1.
2.Make sure that the Traction Lock has fully engaged both the right and left Traction Levers.
3.Release Traction Levers slowly and with caution. Remove thumb from Traction Lock.
4.Move Transmission Shift Lever to “Neutral”.
5.Move Blade Clutch Switch down to the OFF position. See Figure 3.1.
6.Move Engine Speed Control Lever to SLOW (turtle) position. See Figure 3.1.
7.STOP ENGINE by turning Key Switch to “Stop” position. Remove key. See Figure 3.1.
ENGINE
3.3 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 adjust inflation pressure as needed. | |
| Inflate front tires to 25 psi and rear tires to | |
3. | Check Guards, Deflector, and Belt Covers to make | |
| sure all are in place and secure. |
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4. | Check Condition of Cutter Deck | Belt(s). If dam- |
| aged, replace with original part. Refer to Section | |
| “CUTTER DECK BELT REMOVAL”. | |
5. | Inspect condition of cutter blades. If worn or | |
| damaged, replace before operating machine. Refer | |
| to Section “Cutter Blade Service”. |
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6. | 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. |
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7. | 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). | |
8. | Add Fuel to tank after pushing the Mower outside | |
| where fumes can be dissipated. | Make sure Fuel |
SPEED
RIGHT HAND TRACTION
Tank Cap is tightened after refueling. (Refer to |
CONTROL
BLADE CLUTCH
SWITCH
SHOWN IN OFF
POSITION
LEVER
Engine manual for fuel specifications). |
NOTE: DO NOT add fuel while engine is running or hot. Use fresh, clean,
3.4 STARTING & OPERATING
3.4.1. ENGINE: START ENGINE AS FOLLOWS:
1.Turn Fuel
2.Pull both Traction Levers firmly rearward towards the handle. Using the Traction Lock Lever, lock both Traction Levers in the Traction “Locked” position. Make sure that the Traction Lock has fully engaged both Traction Levers. See Figure 3.2.
TRACTION LOCK | KEY SWITCH | |
SHOWN IN | ||
SHOWN IN TRACTION | ||
STOP POSITION | ||
LOCKED POSITION | ||
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FIGURE 3.1
WARNING
When the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) is released, the machine will continue to operate a few feet. DO NOT use this Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) to routinely stop the machine.
3. Place Transmission Shift Lever in NEUTRAL (N) position. See Figure 3.3
4.Move Blade Clutch Switch down to the OFF position. See Figure 3.1.
5.Move Engine Speed Control Lever to the CHOKE position. See Figure 3.4.
6.Turn Key Switch to RUN position.
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