• Make sure that the Operator Presence Control
(OPC) and the Reverse Operation System (ROS)
operate correctly. Refer to
To do a check of the
operator presence control (OPC) on page 7
and
To do a check of the reverse operation system
(ROS) on page 7
.
• Remove the air from the transmission before
first use. Refer to
To remove the air from the
transmission on page 29
.
Operation
Introduction
WARNING: Read and understand
the safety chapter before you use the
product.
To fill fuel
WARNING: Gasoline is very
flammable. Be careful and refuel
outdoors. Refer to
Fuel safety on page
9
.
CAUTION: Always use correct fuel
type. Incorrect fuel type causes damage
to the product.
• Use gasoline of the correct type. Refer
to
Technical data on page 36
. For more
information about the fuel, refer to the engine
manual supplied by the engine manufacturer.
• Do a check of the fuel level before each use and
refuel if necessary.
• Do not fully fill the fuel tank. Keep a space of a
minimum 1 in.
To start the product
To do before you start the product
WARNING:
Before you operate the
product, carefully read and understand
the safety instructions and the operation
instructions.
1. Do a check of the engine oil level. Refer to
To do
a check of the engine oil level on page 27
.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. Refer to
To fill fuel on
page 12
.
3. Disengage the freewheel mode. Refer to
To put
the product in freewheel mode on page 16
.
4. Sit in the seat in operation position.
5. Engage the parking brake. Refer to
To engage
and disengage the parking brake on page 14
.
6. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged.
Refer to
To engage and disengage the cutting
deck on page 15
.
To start a warm engine
1. Sit in the seat.
2. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged.
Refer to
To engage and disengage the cutting
deck on page 15
.
3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer
to
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
mow position on page 13
.
4. Move throttle control to fast position.
5. Pull out the choke control.
Note: For a warm engine start, it may not be
necessary to use the choke control.
6. Push down on the brake pedal fully and keep it
pushed down.
7. Put the ignition key into the ignition.
8. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position and
release the ignition key when the engine starts.
CAUTION: Do not operate the
starter continuously for more than 15
seconds for each minute.
9. When the engine has started, slowly push
in the choke control until the engine runs
smoothly. When the engine operates smoothly,
the attached equipment can be operated and you
can operate the forward and rearward drive.
Note:
If the engine runs roughly, pull the choke
control out for a few seconds and then continue
to push the choke control in slowly.
Note: If the engine does not accept the load,
restart the engine and let it warm up for one
minute. Follow the instructions above.
To start a cold engine
1. Sit in the seat.
2. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged.
Refer to
To engage and disengage the cutting
deck on page 15
.
3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer
to
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
mow position on page 13
.
4. Move the throttle control to the middle throttle
position.
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