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4.1.9 Throttle Control (15 HP Kawasaki engines with engine code FH451V-BS04):
(36” units – S/N 345,496 & higher; 48” units – S/N 346,717 & higher)
The throttle is located on the control console right side. The throttle is used to
control engine speed. Moving the throttle control forward will increase engine
speed and moving it to the rear will decrease engine speed.
4.1.10 Choke Control (15 HP Kawasaki engines with engine code FH451V-BS04):
(36” units – S/N 345,496 & higher; 48” units – S/N 346,717 & higher)
Choke aids in starting a cold engine.
The choke control is located on the front left corner of the fuel tank support and
is activated by pulling the control outward.
Once the engine has started, move the choke control to the off position and
move the throttle to the medium of full throttle position.
4.1.11 “Off-Run” Switch (15 HP Kawasaki engines): Located on the console. Turn key
to the “Run” position to allow the engine to be started. Turn key to the “Off”
position to shut engine off.
4.1.12 Park Brake Lever: Located on the right side of the unit above the hydraulic
tank. The brake lever engages the park brake on the drive wheels.
Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake.
Push the lever forward and down to disengage the brake.
When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be chocked or blocked in
addition to the brake being engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake
engaged when transporting.
Park brake must be disengaged before the speed control lever is moved out of
neutral or PTO is engaged or engine will kill.
4.1.13 Fuel Shut-Off Valve: Installed in the fuel line midway between the tank and
engine. The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the flow of fuel when parking
inside a building, during transportation to and from the job sites, and when the
machine will not be used for a few days.
Rotate valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut fuel off.
Rotate valve 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to turn fuel on.
4.1.14 Drive Wheel Release Valves: Located on the top rear corner of the hydrostatic
pumps. Drive wheel release valves are used to release the hydro-static drive
system to allow the machine to be moved by hand without the engine running.
Turn valves one-half turn counterclockwise to release the drive system.
Turn clockwise to reset the drive system. Do Not over-tighten.
4.1.15 Cold Start Kit: Located on the right hand side of engine deck, below and slightly
ahead of the hydro control shield. The cold start kit is used to ease the starting
of the unit in cold weather or when the unit has not been operated for a period
of time. The cold start kit moves the idler pulley away from the pump belt,
releasing the tension on the belt which allows the engine to turn over with less
resistance. See Section 4.3.2.
4.1.16 Tracking Adjustment Knob: Located on the right-hand side of the rear of the
fuel tank support. Can be adjusted so that machine will “track” straight ahead
with drive levers released.
4.2 PRE-START
4.2.1 Fill fuel tank. For best results use only clean fresh regular grade unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline
may also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will
require more frequent service. See Engine Owner's Manual.
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