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OPERATING THE MACHINE
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OPERATING
THE
MACHINE
OPERA
liNG
NEW
MACHINE
How a new machine
is
operated and maintained
determines the
life
of
the machine.
A new machine just off the factory production
line has
been,
of
course, tested, but the various parts are not
accustomed to each other,
so
care should be taken to
operate the machine for the first
50
hours at a slower
speed and avoid excessive work or operation until the
various parts become "broken-in." The manner
in
which
the machine
is
handled during the "breaking-in" period
greatly affects the life
of
your machine. Therefore, to
obtain the maximum performance and the
longest life
of
the machine, it
is
very important to properly break-in your
machine.
In
handling a new machine, the following
precautions should
be
observed.
.Changing
Lubricating Oil for New
Machines
The lubricating oil is especially important
in
the case of a
new machine. The various parts are not "broken-in" and
are not accustomed to each other;
small metal grit may
develop during the operation
of
the machine; and this may
wear out or damage the parts. Therefore, care
should
be
taken to change the lubricating oil a little earlier than
would ordinarily be required.
For further
details
of
change interval hours, see
"SERVICE INTERVALS"
in
"MAINTENANCE" section.
• Engine Break-in
After the first
50
hours
of
operation, change the engine oil
and filter. (See "EVERY 100 HOURS" "EVERY 200
HOURS"
in
"PERIODIC SERVICE" section.)
• Machine Break-in
After the first 200 hours of operation, change the
transmission
fluid.
After the first
50
hours of operation, change the oil filter
cartridge. (See "EVERY 200 HOURS"
in
"PERIODIC
SERVICE"
section.)
A
DANGER
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Do
not operate the mower without the deflector
shield
in
the down position.
A WARNING
To avoid personal injury:
•
Do
not allow any person other than the driver
to
ride
on
the machine.
• Do not drive the machine close
to
the edges of
ditches or banks which may
collapse under the
weight of the machine,
especially when the
ground
is
loose or wet.
• Slow down before turning.
• To avoid tip over, operate up and down slopes,
not across. Avoid sudden starts and stops
on
slopes. Slow down, and use extra caution when
changing direction
on
a slope.
Do
not use the
machine
on
steep incline.
Park the machine
on
a firm, level surface.
• Watch where you are going at all times. Watch
for and avoid
obstacles.
Be
alert at curbs, near
trees, and other obstructions and hidden
hazards.
• Do not drive a machine
on
streets or highways.
Watch for traffic when you cross roads or
operate near roads.
• Look to the rear before and when backing.
Make sure the area
immediately behind you
is
clear of obstructions or holes and small
children. Use extra caution when a machine
is
equipped with Grass Catcher.
A
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
• Clear the work area of objects which might
be
picked
up
and thrown
by
blades.
•
Do
not direct the opening of the chute at
bystanders or
animals. Ejected objects may
cause injury.
Plan your mowing carefully
before starting operation.
• Keep bystanders especially children and
animals away from the mowing area.
•
Be
sure to disengage the PTO and sit
on
the
operator's seat before starting the engine.
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