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Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Important: You must bleed the fuel system before
starting the engine if you are starting the engine for the
first time, the engine has stopped due to lack of fuel, or
you have performed maintenance on the fuel system;
refer to
Bleeding Air from the Fuel Injectors (page
Starting the Engine
1. Sit on the seat, keep your foot off the traction pedal so
that it is in N
EUTRAL
the throttle to the F
Enable/Disable switch is in the D
2. Turn the key in the ignition switch to the O
position.
Note: An automatic timer will control the glow plug
preheat for 6 seconds.
3. After preheating the glow plugs, turn the key in the
ignition switch to the S
4. Crank the engine for no longer than 15 seconds.
Release the key when the engine starts.
5. If additional preheating is required, turn the key in
the ignition switch to the O
the O
/P
N
REHEAT
required.
6. Run the engine at low idle speed until it warms up.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move all controls to N
move the throttle to the L
the engine to reach low idle speed.
Important: Allow the engine to idle for 5
minutes before shutting it off after a full load
operation. Failure to do so may lead to trouble on
a turbo-charged engine.
2. Turn the key in the ignition switch to the O
and remove the key.
Operating Tips
Familiarization
Before mowing grass, practice operating the machine in an
open area. Start and stop the engine. Operate in forward
and reverse. Lower and raise the cutting decks and engage
and disengage the mowers. When you feel familiar with the
machine, practice operating up and down slopes at different
speeds.
Warning System
If a warning light comes on during operation, stop the
machine immediately and correct the problem before
, engage the parking brake, set
position, and ensure that the
AST
position.
ISABLE
/P
N
position.
TART
position and then to
FF
position. Repeat this process as
, set the parking brake,
EUTRAL
I
position and allow
OW
DLE
FF
continuing operation. Serious damage could occur if you
operate the machine with a malfunction.
Mowing
Turn the key in the ignition switch to the O
the engine, and move the throttle to the F
the Enable/Disable switch to the E
41).
the lower mow/raise lever to control the cutting decks. To
move forward and cut grass, press the traction pedal forward.
Note: Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes before shutting
it off after a full load operation. Failure to do so may lead to
turbo-charger trouble.
Mow when the Grass Is Dry
REHEAT
Mow either in the late morning to avoid the dew, which causes
grass clumping, or in late afternoon to avoid the damage
that can be caused by direct sunlight on the sensitive, freshly
mowed grass.
Selecting the Proper Height-of-Cut
Setting
Remove approximately 25 mm (1 inch) or no more than 1/3
of the grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally lush and
dense grass you may have to raise the height-of-cut setting.
Always Start Mowing with Sharp Blades
A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding
the grass blades like a dull blade. Tearing and shredding
causes the grass to turn brown at the edges which impairs
growth and increases susceptibility to diseases. Make sure that
the blade is in good condition and a full sail is present.
Check Condition of Deck
Make sure that the cutting chambers are in good condition.
position
Straighten any bends in the chamber components to ensure
that the correct blade tip/chamber clearance is met.
After Operating
To ensure that optimum performance is met, clean the
underside of mower housing. If you allow residue to buildup
in mower housing, cutting performance will decrease.
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position, start
N
position. Move
AST
position and use
NABLE
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