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Section 3 - OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
3.1
PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
3.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed
to bring pressure to 12 psi in drive tires. Pressure in
front caster wheels should be 25 psi.
3.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make
sure all are in place and securely tightened.
3.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to
bring level up to the FULL mark.
Refer to engine
owner's manual for oil specifications. See Figure 3.1.
FIGURE 3.1
3.1.4. Check Blade Switch to insure it works freely.
See Figure 3.2.
1, Pull the Blade Switch up to the "ON" position to
engage or turn "ON" the mower blades.
2, Push Blade Switch down to the "OFF" position to
disengage (or turn "OFF") the blades.
3,1,8.
Place
mower
in
desired
cutting
height
setting. Grasp deck lift lever and move lever to
desired
cutting
height setting.
Insert stop pin to
desired cutting height.
IMPORTANT:
There is a foot assist pedal located
to the right front side of the footrest. Always use
this assist pedal to raise or lower the deck to the
desired cutting height. See Figure 3.3.
DECK LIFT
LEVER
ASSIST PEDAL
INSERT STOP PIN
INTO HOLES FOR
DESIRED CUTTING
HEIGH'f
BLADE SWITCH
FIGURE 3.2
3.1.6. Clean
exterior
surfaces
of cutting
deck,
engine and pumps of any accumulation
of dirt,
grass, oil, etc.
Keep engine and pump air intake
screens and cooling fins clear at all times.
3.1.6. Add fuel
to both
tanks
of the
machine
outside where fumes can safely dissipate.
Make
sure both fuel filler caps are tight. Note the fuel tank
selector valve behind left side of operatoCs seat.
Refer
to
engine
owner's
manual
for
fuel
specifications.
3.1.7. Adjust position of operator's seat. The seat
is mounted to its base with two knobs and two
bolts. Loosen knobs and bolts, slide seat forward or
backward
for
most
comfortable
position,
and
retighten hardware.
FIGURE 3.3
IMPORTANT:
This
machine
is
equipped
with
hydrostatic
drive. The direction
of motion and the
speed of motion
are controlled
by the left and right
motion control
levers,
A small
movement
of these
controls
can cause the machine to move instantly.
DO
NOT attempt to operate the machine until you read this
manual
and
become
familiar
with
its
operation,
Practice
with the blades
"OFF"
disengaged,
engine
speed at a slow setting and in an open area away from
obstacles.
allow
operation
of the
machin
personnel.
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