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Pushing the Machine by
Hand
Important:
Always push the machine by hand.
Do not tow the machine, because towing may
damage it.
Important:
Do not start or operate the machine
with the bypass valves open. Damage to system
may occur.
Pushing 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.
Locate the bypass levers on the frame on both
sides of the engine.
4.
Move the bypass levers rearward through the
key hole and down to lock them in place
21).
Note:
Do this for each lever.
5.
Disengage the parking brake.
Figure 21
1. Bypass-lever locations
2. Lever position for
operating the machine
6.
When finished, engage the parking brake.
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3. Lever position for pushing
the machine
Operating the Machine
Move the bypass levers forward through the keyhole
and down to lock them in place as shown in
Note:
Do this for each lever.
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.
Selecting a Trailer
WARNING
Loading a machine onto a trailer or truck
increases the possibility of tip-over and could
cause serious injury or death
• Use only a full-width ramp; do not use
individual ramps for each side of the
machine.
• Ensure that the length of ramp is at least 4
times as long as the height of the trailer or
truck bed to the ground.
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Figure
21.
(Figure
22).
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