Operation 11 - Woods MOW'N MACHINE FZ22-2 Operator's Manual

The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
this Mow'n Machine. The operator must be properly
trained. Operators should be familiar with the power
unit, all attachments that will be used, and all safety
practices before starting operation. Read the safety
rules and safety decals on page 5 through page 10.
 Operators must be instructed in and be capable
of the safe operation of the equipment, its attach-
ments, and all controls. Do not allow anyone to
operate this equipment without proper instructions.
 Do not operate power unit with attachment
removed. Attachment is required for power unit
stability.
 Never direct discharge toward people, animals,
or property.
 Moving steering levers rapidly from forward to
reverse or reverse to forward could cause loss of
control.
CAUTION
 Start engine from operator's seat after disen-
gaging power unit PTO and placing steering levers
in neutral.
 Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before
resuming operation.
CONTROLS AND SWITCHES
 Know your controls and how to stop engine and
attachment quickly in an emergency.
The Control and Indicator console is located on the
right fuel tank. This console contains controls needed
to operate this unit. PTO switch (2) is used to engage
attachments: pull up to engage, push down to disen-
gage.
Deck Height/Power Tilt™
Adjustment Switch
The deck height and Power Tilt™ switch is used with
MXT. Push the toggle switch forward to raise the deck
and pull back to lower the deck to the desired cutting
height. For Power Tilt operation, pull back and hold the
toggle switch to lower the deck and cycle through to the
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tilt position. Release switch when deck reaches maxi-
mum tilt position. To lower the deck, push and hold tog-
gle switch until it cycles to the desired cutting height.
NOTE: Power Tilt™ feature must not be used when sit-
ting in the seat.
1. Console decal
2. PTO switch
5. Ignition switch
6. Hour meter
Figure 1. Console Control Locations
Hour Meter
The hour meter is programmed to alert the operator at
various service intervals. The change oil light will flash
at 20 hours (initial break in for some models) and every
100 hours after. The light will flash for a period of 4
hours (alternating between hours & change oil) and
then resume normal mode. The hour glass will flash
every second indicating that it's in running mode.
FZ22-2 Service Intervals
8 hrs Engine oil change (break in)
100 hrs Engine oil change & filter
40 hrs Hydraulic oil change & filter
(break in)
400 hrs Hydraulic oil change & filter (see
hydraulic transmission - change
oil & filter, page 18.)
Safety Switch System
Several safety switches are incorporated in the unit's
design to prevent it from being started out of PARK
(handles pivoted outward) or with PTO engaged.
The PTO control must be in the "OFF" position and the
steering handles in the PARK position before unit can
be started.

Operation 11

7. Throttle control
8. Choke
9. Tilt deck switch