Moving The Machine Manually; Weak Or Discharged Battery; Jumper Cable Usage; Starting Engine - Alamo Bush Hog HDC-3 Series Operator's Manual

Moving Machine Manually
NOTE: Do not push, pull, or tow this Zero Turn Mower
without first releasing the hydraulic pressure in the Inte-
grated Transaxles.
To release the hydraulic pressure from the Transaxles,
pull the two Bypass Linkages out and down to lock them
in position in the keyhole slot.
The linkages must be returned to the original position
before the Zero Turn Mower is placed back in service,
otherwise the Zero Turn Mower will not move.
The linkages are located at the rear of the Zero Turn
Mower under the engine plate.
Transaxle Bypass Linkages
!
The Bypass Linkage is located
CAU TION
under the Zero Turn Mower close to
the muffler. To prevent burn injury DO NOT attempt ac-
cess to the Bypass Linkages from the top. Turn the
engine off and allow the engine and muffler to cool down
and access the Bypass Linkages from the underside
below the muffler before handling the Bypass Linkage.
HDC-3 ZT 05/19
© 2019 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION

Weak or Discharged Battery

If the battery is weak and will not start the engine, it
should be recharged using a battery charger.
Replace the battery if it will not hold a charge after
recharging.
The minimum capacity battery for this Zero Turn Mower
is a 12 Volt / 350 cranking amp Lawn and Garden.
!
C AU TI ON
smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye
protection when Jump Starting batteries.

Jumper Cable Usage

1. Attach each end of the RED cable ends to the POSI-
TIVE (+) terminals on each battery. Care should be
taken not to short against the Zero Turn Mowers
frame.
2. Connect one end of the BLACK (-) to the Fully
charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK (-) cable to a
good CHASSIS GROUND on the Zero Turn Mowers
frame.
Starting the Engine
4. Operator sitting in seat. NOTE; The Seat is equipped
with an operator presence switch and will not start if
operator is not sitting in the seat!
5. Raise the Zero Turn Mower deck to the transport po-
sition (highest cutting setting).
6. Disengage the PTO Switch.
7. Engage the Parking Brake.
8. Steering Levers in the Neutral Lock position.
9. Move Throttle Control to middle position.
10. Pull Choke Up. (On cold starts)
11. Enter Console Un-Lock Code.
12. Press Start/Stop Button.

Removing Jumper Cables

13. Disconnect the BLACK cable from the chassis
ground first then from the Zero Turn Mowers battery.
14. Remove the RED cable from the Zero Turn Mowers
battery and then the jumper battery.
Operation Section 4-5
Lead-acid Batteries generate explo-
sive gases. Keep sparks, flames and