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STOPPING THE ENGINE
• Set the throttle at idle. Allow engine to idle
for several minutes.
• Move ignition switch to “OFF” position and
remove key.
• Never use the carburetor choke to stop en-
gine.
• Turn engine off at half throttle to prevent "run-
on" when engine is hot.
Always remove key from ignition
switch when leaving unit unattended
or when not in use.
MOVING UNIT WITHOUT POWER
The tandem hydro pump is equipped with bypass
valves that allow the unit to be moved without
power by deactivating the pump. With the bypass
valves in normal operating position, the fluid in the
pump will make it difficult to move the unit (even
with the steering levers in neutral position). The by-
pass valves are located on the right side of the
pump. Activate each bypass valve by rotating one
revolution counter-clockwise with a .625 inch
socket. When BOTH bypass valves are activated
the unit becomes “freewheeling”, allowing it to be
moved. Before the hydro pump becomes opera-
tional, the bypass valves must be returned to their
normal operating position. Do not tighten above
120 in lbs (10 ft lbs) maximum.
Fig. 3
CAUTION
LEFT BYPASS VALVE
RIGHT BYPASS VALVE
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stopping.
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Tires may lose traction on slopes even
though the brakes are functioning properly.
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traveling forward downhill as mower may
tip forwards.
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cause slippery conditions will reduce
traction and braking which in turn affects
steering.
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Use caution when making turns. Slow the
mower down before making sharp turns.
Unit can spin very rapidly by positioning
one lever too much ahead or behind the
other.
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n Look around you to be sure the area is
clear before turning or backing up.
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n Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
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n Keep all movement on slopes slow and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes in
speed or direction.
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n Pass diagonally through sharp dips and
avoid sharp drops.
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n Follow manufacturer’s recommendation
for counterweights for added stability
when operating on slopes or using front or
rear mounted attachments. Remove
weights when not required.
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n Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stabil-
ity of the machine. Do not use grass
catcher on steep slopes.
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n Do not operate without ROPS deployed.
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ways wear seatbelt.
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always wear seatbelt when ROPS is de-
ployed.
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n Be certain that the seatbelt can be released
quickly if the machine is driven or rolls into
ponds or water.
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n Check carefully for overhead clearances
such as, branches, doorways, or electrical
wires, before driving under any objects
and do not contact them.
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