CHAPTER 7. OPERATION
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(1) HST forward travel pedal
(2) HST reverse travel pedal
(4) Brake pedal (5) Parking brake lever
FIG. 49
5. STOPPING
a. Release the HST pedal, 1 or 2.
b. Shift the throttle lever, 3, to the LOW speed
position to slow down the engine.
c. Depress the brake pedal, 4, and apply the parking
brake, 5, securely.
CAUTION: Park the front mower on flat,
level ground and make sure that the parking
brake is applied securely. In order to
maximize the performance of the parking
brake, depress the brake pedal, and then
apply the parking brake.
d. Shift the mower lift lever, 6, to DOWN position to
lower the mower deck onto the ground.
CAUTION: When stopping the front mower,
lower the mower deck onto the ground
without fail to avoid unexpected accidents.
6. STOPPING THE ENGINE
a. Move the throttle lever,1, to the low speed position
to reduce engine speeds.
b. Turn the starter switch to the OFF position to stop
the engine.
IMPORTANT:
・
Never attempt stopping the engine
abruptly when it is running at high
speeds, except for emergency case.
・
Be sure to let the engine idle for about
5 minutes after a longtime operation
and then stop the engine. Abrupt engine
stopping may lead to overheating.
d. Remove the starter key from the starter switch.
CAUTION: When you leave the front mower,
be sure to stop the engine and remove
the starter key to prevent the front mower
from starting unexpectedly by children or
unauthorised people.
FIG. 48
(1) Throttle lever
6
3
(3) Throttle lever
(6) Mower lift lever
1
FIG. 50