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Operating Instructions
In case the transmission drive belt breaks
during operation, and if the machine is on
a slope, the machine will freewheel down
the slope. To maintain control, immediate-
ly (1) Release the steering levers and si-
multaneously (2) Move the FSC to the NEU-
TRAL-PARK position. When the machine
is stopped or moving slowly, engage the
parking brake.
NOTE: The emergency stop procedure is exactly
the same procedure as used to normally stop and
park the machine.
FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE
The tractor is equipped with dual fuel tanks. A fuel
selector valve regulates which tank is being uti-
lized. The valve is located on the left hand side of
the engine. The valve switches between the LH
and RH gas tanks. DO NOT run tank dry before
switching tanks.
Fuel Tank
Selector Valve
Fuel Tank Selector Valve
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WARNING
ADJUSTABLE FOOT RESTS
Some carrier frames are outfitted with adjustable
foot rests. To adjust, rotate the footrests upward
and slide to the desired position. Rotate the foot-
rest down and insert the edge of the footrest into
the nearest notch to lock in position.
Adjustable Footrest
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
WARNING
Never adjust cutting height while the mow-
er is moving.
Before adjusting cutting
height or servicing, move the Forward
Speed Control (FSC) into the NEUTRAL-
PARK position, engage the parking brake,
and disengage the blade clutch (PTO).
Tractor should not be moving while adjust-
ing cutting height.
Cutting height is adjusted from operator's seat
using the deck lift pedal to assist in raising the
deck while adjusting the cutting height hitch pin.
1.
Disengage PTO and stop tractor.
2.
Push down on deck lift pedal until it latches in
the full up (transport) position.
3.
Select the desired cutting height by moving
the hitch pin to the location shown on the
cutting height decal.
4.
Push down on the lift pedal and lift up on the
cutting height release lever. Slowly release
the pedal while lifting the lever until the deck is
in the selected cutting height position.
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