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9.
While the engine is running, move either steering
control lever to the center and out of the neutral lock
position.
10.
The engine should STOP. Repeat steps 7 through 9
with the other steering control lever.
11.
While sitting in the seat, move the deck drive switch
to OFF, lock the steering control levers in the neutral
position and engage the parking brake.
12.
Start the engine.
13.
While the engine is running, release teh parking
brake, and rise slightly from the seat.
14.
The engine should STOP.
15.
While sitting in the seat, move the deck drive switch
to OFF, lock the steering control levers in the neutral
position and engage the parking brake.
16.
Start the engine.
17.
While the engine is running, move the steering
control levers to the center and out of the neutral
lock position, engage the deck drive by pulling the
yellow switch, and rise slightly from the seat.
18.
The engine should STOP.
4.3
INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURES
FIRST DAY OF USE OR APPROxIMATELY 20 HOURS
1.
Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4
and 8 hours.
2.
Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 20
hours of operation. (See Section 7.4.)
3.
Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir. (See Section
7.3.)
4.
Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
5.
Check interlock system for proper operation. (See
Section 4.2.)
6.
Check tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary.
(See Section 7.10.)
4.4
STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting
fluids in the air intake system may be potentially
explosive or cause a "runaway" engine condition
that could result in engine damage and/or
personal injury.
1.
Be sure the fuel shutoff valve, located behind and to
the left of the operator's seat, is completely open.
2.
Sit in the operator's seat and place the steering
control levers in the neutral position.
3.
Engage the parking brake.
4.
Place the PTO switch in the disengaged position.
5.
If the engine is cold, choke the engine as needed.
6.
Move the engine throttle control to about half engine
speed.
7.
Turn the ignition key to the START position and
release the key as soon as the engine starts. Do
not hold the key in the START position for more
than 15 seconds at a time. Allow at least 60
seconds between each cranking attempt to prevent
overheating of the starter motor. Prolonged cranking
can damage the starter motor and shorten battery
life.
8.
Allow engine to warm before operating the mower.
4.5
GROUND TRAvEL AND STEERING
- IMPoRtANt -
If you are not familiar with the operation of a
machine with lever steering and/or hydrostatic
transmissions, the steering and ground speed
operations should be learned and practiced in
an open area, away from buildings, fences, or
obstructions.
Learn the operation on flat ground before operating
on slopes.
Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow
forward travel.
Learn to feather the steering controls to obtain a
smooth operating action.
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