OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this Mow’n Machine. The operator must be properly trained. Operators should be familiar with the power unit, all attachments that will be used, and all safety practices before starting operation. Read the safety rules and safety decals on page 5 through page 10.
Operators must be instructed in and be capable of the safe operation of the equipment, its attach- ments, and all controls. Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment without proper instructions.
Do not operate power unit with attachment removed. Attachment is required for power unit stability.
Never direct discharge toward people, animals, or property.
Moving steering levers rapidly from forward to reverse or reverse to forward could cause loss of control.
CAUTION
Start engine from operator's seat after disen- gaging power unit PTO and placing steering levers in neutral.
Stop power unit and equipment immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before resuming operation.
CONTROLS AND SWITCHES
Know your controls and how to stop engine and attachment quickly in an emergency.
The Control and Indicator console is located on the right fuel tank for FZ23B and FZ28K models. This con- sole contains controls needed to operate this unit. PTO switch (2) is used to engage attachments: pull up to engage, push down to disengage.
Deck Height/Power Tilt™
Adjustment Switch
The deck height and Power Tilt™ switch is used with MXT or MX decks equipped with the Power Tilt™ Kit. Push the toggle switch forward to raise the deck and pull back to lower the deck to the desired cutting height. For Power Tilt operation, pull back and hold the
toggle switch to lower the deck and cycle through to the tilt position. Release switch when deck reaches maxi- mum tilt position. To lower the deck, push and hold tog- gle switch until it cycles to the desired cutting height. NOTE: Power Tilt™ feature must not be used when sit- ting in the seat.
1. | Console decal | 6. | Hour meter |
2. | PTO switch | 7. | Throttle control |
3. | Oil light | 8. | Choke |
4. | Brake light | 9. | Tilt deck switch |
5. | Ignition switch |
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Figure 1. Console Control Locations
Hour Meter
The hour meter is programmed to alert the operator at various service intervals. The change oil light will flash at 20 hours (initial break in) and every 100 hours after. The light will flash for a period of 4 hours (alternating between hours & change oil) and then resume normal mode. The hour glass will flash every second indicating that it’s in running mode.
| Service Intervals |
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20 hrs | Engine oil change (break in) |
100 hrs | Engine oil change & filter |
500 hrs | Hydraulic oil change & filter (see |
| hydraulic transmission - change |
| oil & filter, page 18.) |
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Brake Lights
The brake light indicates when the brake is engaged. To ensure light is operating properly, engage parking brake and turn ignition key switch to the “ON” position. Control panel brake light (4) should be on.
Safety Switch System
Several safety switches are incorporated in the unit’s design to prevent it from being started out of NEUTRAL (handles pivoted outward) or with PTO engaged.
MAN0875 (2/8/2011) | Operation 11 |
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