OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
BEFOREOPERATING
Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating the mower. Know beforehand how to stop the engine, drive wheels, and mower blades in preparation for possible emergency.
EMERGENCYSTOP
Pull both traction levers firmly against handle grips and hold them securely in place. Use thumb latches to lock both traction levers in neutral position, then stop engine by pulling throttle control back to the off position. See figure # 7
PRE-STARTCHECKLIST
Make the following checks and perform the services as required before each start up.
1.If required make cutting height adjustments and drive linkage adjustments. Refer to pages 5 and 6
2.Checktiresforproperinflation(frontcastertirepressure to be 50 lbs max. / rear tire pressure to be 14 lbs max.
3.Check guards, deflectors, and covers to make sure all are in place and secure.
O.P. LEVER | THUMB LATCH |
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HANDLE |
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| POINT |
THUMB LATCH | |
NEUTRAL POSITION | |
TRACTION LEVER |
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Figure 7
NORMALOPERATINGSTOP
1.Pull both traction levers firmly toward the handle grips to stop forward motion.
2.Use thumb latches to lock traction levers in the neutral position.
3.Move the throttle control to the slow position.
4.Move blade engagement lever to the off position.
5.Move shift lever to the neutral position.
6.Stop engine by pulling throttle control lever all the way back to the off position.(Kohler Only)
7.Turn off key switch (Kawasaki Only)
NOTE
CLOSE FUEL VALVE AT THE END OF
EACH MOWING JOB !!
4.Check blade belts for wear and correct tension if worn or damaged, replace with original part.
5.Clean interior and exterior surfaces of the cutting deck and clean engine of any accumulation of dirt or debris. Keep engine air intake clear at all times.
6.Check engine oil add if needed (do not overfill) refer to engine manual for oil specs.
7.Add fuel to tank after pushing the mower outside where fumes can dissipate. Make sure cap is tight after refueling.
NOTE
DO NOT ADD FUEL WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR WHILE ENGINE IS HOT.
NOTE
USE FRESH, CLEAN, LEAD FREE GASOLINE. DO NOT USE GASOLINE THAT HAS BEEN STORED FOR LONG PERIODS. LEADED GASOLINE OR GASOHOL IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
STARTINGANDOPERATING ENGINE:STARTENGINEASFOLLOWS:
1.Move blade engagement lever to the off position so the interlock will allow engine to start.
2.Check gear shifter to be sure it is in the neutral position.
3.While on level terrain, lock both traction levers into the neutral position.
4.Open fuel
5.Set throttle control all the way forward to the choke position. Turn on key switch (Kawasaki Only)
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