Starting; Parking - Cushman Spraytek DS175 Safety & Operation Manual

5.4

STARTING________________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT: Do not use starting assist fluids. Use of
such fluids in the air intake system may be potentially
explosive, or cause a "Runaway" engine condition and
could result in serious engine damage.
1. Make sure fuel shut off valve is completely open.
2. Sit in operator's seat, make sure the parking brake
is engaged, and transmission is in neutral.[See 4.2]
3. Depress clutch pedal. [See 4.2 and 5.2]
4. Turn ignition switch (M) to ON position.
a. Engine Oil light (G) will come on and will stay on
until engine starts.
b. Parking brake light (K) will be on when parking
brake is engaged.
5. Turn key (M) to START position. Release as soon
as engine starts. Do not hold switch in the START
position for more than 15 seconds. Make sure
engine oil light (G) turns off.
6. Allow the engine to become warm and properly
lubricated before operating at high RPM.
5.5

PARKING_________________________________________________________________

To park the utility vehicle under normal conditions:
1. Disengage the sprayer pump switch, raise the
booms, and move away from the area of operation.
2. Select a flat and level area to park.
a. Remove your foot from foot throttle, apply service
brake, and depress clutch pedal.
b. Once vehicle has stopped, shift transmission to
Neutral, and apply the parking brake. Allow
engine to operate at no load for a minute.
3. Stop the engine and always remove the ignition key.
E
F
F
190 220
140 280
G
88 104
60 138
C
COOLANT 15
10
5
12 14
10
16
H
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J
D
ACC
If an emergency arises and the utility vehicle must be
parked in the area of operation, follow the guidelines
outlined by the grounds superintendent. If the utility
vehicle is parked on an incline, chock or block the
wheels.
OPERATION
A
25
20 30
35
40
45
1 2
0 50
1 4 3 4
x 100
E
F
HOURS
0 0 0 0 0 0
B
C
OFF
ON
STOP
START
M
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Figure 5A
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F
K
L
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