OPERATION
Key Switch
Key switch is located on the console. Used to start the machine. NOTE: Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine will not start, wait about 10 seconds before trying again. FIG - 8.
Hour Meter
The hour meter displays the total operating time and reminds of service intervals.
Meter will indicate “CHG OIL” for engine oil and “SVC” for general service at preset intervals. The hour meter will reset itself at predetermined times.
Engine “CHG” will come on after the first ten (10) hours of operation, and will stay on for one (1) hour of operation before it will reset itself. It will come on every 99 hours thereafter, and stay on for five (5) hours of operation before resetting.
Mower “SVC” message will come on every 50 hours to remind to lubricate the unit, check blades and fasteners, etc. This message will stay on for two (2) hours of operation before resetting.
NOTE: Associated choke on some models.
Choke 
Throttle
Key Switch
Blade
Engagement
Hour Meter
FIG - 8
Fuel Shut Off
Fuel shut off valve is located at the right rear of the seat. The valve has three positions a right tank, left tank and center is the off position. FIG - 9.
Pump Release
The pump release valves are located at the right front corner of the pumps. Used to release the system so the machine may be moved by hand when not running. Tilt seat forward to gain access to the pumps. Use a 5/8” wrench to open valve. NOTE: Only rotate valve 1/4 turn to release sys- tem.
Fuel Valve |
FIG - 9 |
Tracking |
The tracking knob is located in front of the left con- trol lever. Rotating this knob allows fine tuning ad- justments so that the machine tracks straight with the drive levers in the full forward position.
Rotate the knob clockwise (as viewed from the operating position) to increase the speed or coun- terclockwise to decrease the speed on the left control lever. Example: If control levers are full for- ward and the unit turns to the right, turn the track- ing knob counterclockwise to decrease the speed on the left control lever.
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