Operation - MTD TMO-3410002 Operating Manual

RELIEFVALVE
A hydrostatic relief valve is provided so the
be moved without the engine running. The lev{
operates the relief valve is located on the c
See figure 9.
To operate the relief valve, place the hydrost_
trol lever in neutral, release the parking brak
the lever forward and to the right to lock. Be c_
release the lever by pushing it to the left befo
ating the engine.
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CUTTING CONTROLS
A. LIFT LEVER
The lift lever is used to raise and lower the cutting
deck and to engage and disengage the I)lades.
Pulling it all the way back and locking it dis_ ngages
the blades.
NOTE: The rift lever must be in the BLAD_-S OFF
position when starting the engine, when shif ing into
reverse and if the operator leaves the seat. SEe figure
10.
B. DECK LIFT INDICATOR
The deck lift indicator marks the position beizzg used
for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position Jesired,
press the indicator lever outward, move it to t _e posi-
tion immediately below the lift lever and rele _se the
indicator lever. See figure 10.
C. SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
1. Select the position for the lift lever whi( h gives
the desired cutting height. Move the (eck lift
indicator so that the lift lever can be retL rned to
the same position after it is raised.
2. Move the deck wheels to the hole Iocatio_z so the
wheels are 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the grouz_d.
OPERATION
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES,NOT ACROSS.• AVOID SUDDENTURNS.
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNITWHERE IT COULDSLIP OR TIP.
IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK
DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERSAREAROUND.
• NEVERCARRY CHILDREN.
• LOOKDOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN
PLACEAND WORKING.
• REMOVEOBJECTSTHAT COULD BETHROWNBY THE BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATIONAND FUNCTIONOFALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING
HANDS OR FEETNEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S),
PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGEBRAKE LOCK, SHUT
ENGINEOFFAND REMOVEKEY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Check the oil level and add if necessary.
Service the engine with gasoline as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with
your tractor. Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil;
however you must check the oil level before
operating. Be careful not to overfill.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or while engine is
hot.
Lift Lever
FIGURE 10.
STARTINGTHE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety
interlock system for your protection. The purpose of
the safety interlock system is to prevent the engine
from cranking or starting unless the clutch-brake
pedal is depressed and the lift lever is in the BLADES
OFF position. In addition, the lift lever must be in the
BLADES OFF position when the unit is put into
reverse or the engine will shut off. If the operator
leaves the seat with the lift lever engaged and/or with-
out setting the parking brake, the engine will shut off.
,_ WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if
the interlock system is malfunctioning
because it is a safety device, designed
for protection.