Operation - Yard-Man 136X694G401 Owner's Manual

RELIEF VALVE
A hydrostatic rellef valve is provided so the unit can
be moved without the engine running. The lever which
operates the relier valve is located on the console.
See figure g.
To operate the relief valve, place the hydrostatic con-
trol lever in neutral, release the parking brake, push
the lever forward and to the right to lock. Be certain to
release the lever by pushing it to the left before ol3er-
ating the engine.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Two or three indicator lights are located in the dash
panel. If a light illuminates when attempting to start
the unit, proceed as follows.
CLUTCH--Depress the clutch pedal,
PTO_Plece lift lever in the DISENGAGED position.
Vanguard E_gines Only:
OIL--Check the crankcase oil level, and add oil as
required.
CUTTING CONTROLS
A, LIFT LEVER
The lift lever is used to raise and lower the cuffing
deck and to engage and disengage the blades.
Pulling il all the way back and locking it disengages
the blades
NOTE: T_e df_ lever must be in the BLADES OFF
posiOon when starting lhe engine, when shifting _nto
reverse and if the operator leaves the seat. See figure
10.
R, DECK LIFT INDICATOR
The deck rift indicator marks the position being used
for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position desired,
press the indicator lever outward, move it to the posi-
tion immediately below the lift lever and release the
indicator lever. See figure 10.
C, S E'n'ING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
1. Select the position for the lift lever which gives
the desired cuffing height. Move the deck lift Indi_
cator so that the lift lever can be returned to the
same position after it is raised.
2. Move the deck wheels to the hole location so the
wheels are 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the ground.
O )eck
,,_ Lift Indicator •
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FIGURE 10.
OPERATION
GASAND 01L FILL-UP
WARNING
AVOIDSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH
• SO UP AND DOWN SLOPES NOTACROS£.' AVOID SUDDENTOR_JS
• IF MACHINE STO=SGOING UPHLL STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK
DOWNHILLSLOWLY¸
HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S)
, BEFORE LBAV NS OPERATOR'S POSITION, DIBENSABE BLADE(S),
READ OPERATOR'SMANUAL
Check the oll level and add if rlecessary.
Service the engir,_ with gasoline as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with
your tractor. Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with el!;
however you must check the oil level before
operating. Be careful not tc overfill.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine rur_ning or while engine is
hot.