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Section 2: Operating Procedures
Moving Mower with Stalled Engine
Refer to Figure 2-8:
Located under the seat and in line with the rear wheels
are two hydro-drives. One on the right side and one on
the left side. Each hydro-drive is equipped with a bypass
valve for moving the mower manually when the engine is
inoperable. The bypass valve is located on the back side
of the pumps just left of the suction line and is identified as
a hex brass stud. Before moving mower manually:
1. Loosen bypass valves with a 9/16" wrench. Turn hex
brass stud counter clockwise two full turns.
2. Position both control levers in neutral with handles
fully apart.
3. Release park brake lever.
4. Mower rear wheels should now turn freely.
IMPORTANT: Do not tow the machine. Move it by
hand or use a winch and load it on a trailer.
.
IMPORTANT: After making necessary repairs and
before operating the mower, retighten the two
bypass valves to 84-104 in-lbs. of torque.
Bypass Valve
(9/16" Wrench)
Hydro-Drive
Bypass Valve (Right Side Shown)
Figure 2-8
Safe Operating Instructions
The safe operation of any machinery is a big concern to
all consumers. Your Zero Turn Riding Mower has been
designed with many built-in safety features. However, no
one should operate this mower before carefully reading
this Operator's Manual. Also read all instructions noted
on the safety decals.
Be familiar with all functions of this mower.
Do not operate a mower with damaged parts. Repair
all damaged parts before putting mower back in to
service.
Keep all bystanders away from this mower during
operation.
Do not allow anyone to operate this mower who has
not fully read and comprehended this manual and has
not been properly trained in the safe operation of this
mower.
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Do not allow anyone under 16 years of age to operate
this mower.
No riders allowed. Carrying a rider can result in injury
and/or death to the rider and operator.
Do not operate mower while drinking or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
Always park on level ground, place both control levers
in neutral and fully apart, set park brake and remove
ignition key before leaving the mower.
Do not leave mower unattended with engine running.
Always operate mower with belt guards installed. Do
not leave pulleys and belts exposed.
Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with
moving parts.
Keep hands, feet, long hair, clothing and jewelry away
from moving parts and obvious pinch points to avoid
getting caught.
Always be aware of and avoid tree limbs and brush
that have a potential of hitting and/or poking the
operator while riding the mower. Serious bodily harm
could result.
Always wear long pants, safety glasses and safety
shoes. Some conditions may warrant extra safety gear
to be worn such as safety helmets.
Do not touch engine, engine exhaust pipe and/or
Suction Line
muffler while they are hot.
Use extreme caution when driving through dry grass,
brush and other fire hazard materials. Never stop or
park over combustible materials. Keep grass and
brush from collecting on and around engine and
muffler parts.
Battery fumes are explosive. A spark will ignite battery
fumes. Wear a face shield when charging or jumping a
battery. Follow all battery safety rules outlined in this
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manual.
Avoid battery acid spills. Do not get battery acid on
eyes, face, or other body parts. Flush eyes and other
body parts immediately with water for at least 15
minutes if battery acid has gotten on them.
Do not operate this mower on streets, highways, public
roads, or where it may be a hazard to faster moving
traffic.
Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts. Never
drive recklessly. Always operate your mower at a safe
speed that will allow you to maintain control.
Never modify engine RPM, or any parts on the mower
without authorization. Unauthorized modifications will
void warranty to all parts directly and indirectly affected
by the modification.
Do not pull a trailer or implement exceeding a gross
weight of 300 pounds and 50 pounds tongue weight.
Loss of control may result. Do not make turns so
sharp as to cause trailer or implement being towed to
come in contact with the mower. Damage may result.
Land Pride
2/10/09
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