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After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operator's position. Allow
the machine to cool before servicing, adjusting,
fueling, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
muffler, drives, grass catcher, and engine
compartment to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or
fuel spills.
•
Shut off the fuel and remove the key before storing
or transporting the machine.
Using the Drive-Wheel
Release Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating
drive components below the engine deck,
which could result in serious injury.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow
all moving parts to stop before accessing the
drive-wheel release valves.
WARNING
The engine and hydraulic-drive units can
become very hot. Touching a hot engine or
hydraulic-drive units can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine and hydraulic-drive units
to cool completely before accessing the
drive-wheel release valves.
WARNING
The machine could unintentionally move
while the bypass levers are locked forward in
the slot and injure you or bystanders.
Lock the bypass levers rearward after moving
the machine.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Use the drive-wheel release valves to release
the hydrostatic drive system, which allows you
to push the machine without the running the
engine.
4.
Rotate each bypass valve counterclockwise
1 turn to release; rotate each bypass valve
clockwise to reset the system
Important:
Do not overtighten. Do not tow
the machine.
1. Right bypass valve
Transporting the Machine
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Use a full-width ramp. Ensure that the trailer
or truck has all the necessary brakes, lighting, and
marking as required by law. Please carefully read all
the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you or bystanders avoid injury. Refer to your
local ordinances for trailer and tie-down requirements.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without
turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a
slow-moving-vehicle emblem is dangerous
and can lead to accidents, causing personal
injury.
Do not drive the machine on a public street
or roadway.
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(Figure
32).
Figure 32
2. Left bypass valve
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