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– Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause
the machine to lose traction.
– Use extreme caution when operating
the machine near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, water hazards, or other
hazards. The machine could suddenly roll over
if a wheel goes over the edge or the edge
caves in. Establish a safety area between the
machine and any hazard.
– Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
If there are hazards, mow the slope with a
pedestrian-controlled machine.
– If possible, keep the cutting units lowered to
the ground while operating on slopes. Raising
the cutting units while operating on slopes can
cause the machine to become unstable.
Starting the Engine
Note:
You may need to bleed the fuel system if any
of the following situations have occurred; refer to
Bleeding the Fuel System (page
•
It is the initial startup of a new engine.
•
The engine has shut off because lack of fuel.
•
You performed maintenance for the fuel system
components, such as replacing the fuel filter.
1.
Ensure that the parking brake is engaged, and
the reel drive switch is in the D
2.
Remove your foot from the traction pedal and
ensure that the pedal is in the N
3.
Move the throttle lever to the 1/2 throttle position.
4.
Insert the key into the switch and rotate it to the
O
/P
position until the glow plug indicator
N
REHEAT
light goes out (approximately 7 seconds); then
rotate the key to the S
the starter motor. Release the key when the
engine starts.
Note:
The key moves automatically to the
O
/R
position.
N
UN
Important:
To prevent overheating of the
starter motor, do not engage the starter
longer than 15 seconds. After 10 seconds of
continuous cranking, wait 60 seconds before
engaging the starter motor again.
5.
When the engine is started for the first time
or after an overhaul of the engine, operate
the machine in forward and reverse for 1 to 2
minutes. Also operate the lift lever and cutting
unit drive switch to ensure proper operation of
all parts.
Note:
Turn the steering wheel to the left and
right to check the steering response, then shut
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position.
ISENGAGE
position.
EUTRAL
position to engage
TART
the engine off and check for oil leaks, loose
parts, and any other wear or damage.
CAUTION
Checking for oil leaks, loose parts, and
other malfunctions could result in injury.
Shut off the engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop before checking
for oil leaks, loose parts, and other
malfunctions.
Shutting Off the Engine
1.
Move the throttle control to the I
2.
Engage the parking brake.
3.
Move the cutting unit drive switch to D
position.
4.
Lower the cutting units.
5.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop.
Cutting Grass with the
Machine
1.
Move the machine to the job site and align the
machine outside the cutting area for the first
cutting pass.
2.
Ensure that the cutting-unit drive switch is pulled
up (the D
ISENGAGE
Switch (page
3.
Move the throttle to the F
Throttle (page
4.
Use the cutting-unit shift lever to lower the
cutting units to the ground; refer to
Shift Lever—Raise/Lower (page
5.
Press the cutting-unit drive switch to prepare
cutting units for operation (the E
6.
Use the cutting-unit shift lever to raise the cutting
units off the ground.
7.
Begin moving the machine toward the cutting
area and lower the cutting units.
Note:
The cutting units run.
8.
Before reaching the turnaround location, pull
back the cutting-unit shift lever only long enough
to raise the cutting units, and release the control
lever.
Important:
Do not hold the cutting-unit shift
lever back while turning.
9.
Perform a tear-shaped turn to quickly line up for
your next pass.
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DLE
position);
Cutting Unit Drive
27).
position; refer to
AST
27).
Cutting Unit
27).
NGAGE
position.
ISENGAGE
position).
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