Operating Procedures
Starting The Engine
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4-2 Lastec Mower 3372/011305 Operating Procedures
4.1 Starting The Engine
DANGER!
NEVER allow extended running of any engine indoors! Exhaust gasses contain car-
bon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison!
NEVER operate the Lastec Mower when children are present!
Always operate the Lastec Mower with the ROPS fully assembled. ROPS should
only be folded for shipping and storage purposes.
WARNING!
NEVER attempt to operate the Lastec Mower until you have read and understand
this manual in its entirety!
NEVER allow anyone to operate the Lastec Mower without proper training and with-
out first reading and understanding this manual in its entirety!
CAUTION!
ALWAYS perform the pre-operation equipment inspection before attempting to oper-
ate the Lastec Mower!
ALWAYS perform the appropriate maintenance schedule(s) before attempting to
operate the Lastec Mower!
After you have:
read and understood this manual in its entirety,
reviewed all safety rules,
completed the pre-operation inspection checklist,
and performed the appropriate maintenance schedule(s),
then you are ready to begin operating the Lastec Mower.
From the operator seat, be sure all auxiliary switches (blades, power outlet, etc.) on the control
panel are in the OFF positions and the hand control levers are locked into NEUTRAL position.The
parking brake must be set to the ON position.
NOTE: The engine will not start without the control arms in the neutral position and the
parking break set.
The engine will start without an operator seated in the seat.
Turn the key switch clockwise to the RUN position. As with any diesel engine, you must first
pre-heat the glow plugs under cold conditions before attempting to start the engine. To do this:
1. Turn the key switch counter-clockwise to the GLOW position for 9 seconds. After 9 sec-
onds, adequate preheat should take place.
Caution
Warning
Danger
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