Operation
Starting the Engine
AWARNING
If youdo notunderstandhowa specificcontrol
functions,or have notyet thoroughlyreadthe
FEATURES& CONTROLSsection, doso now.
Do NOTattempttooperatethetractorwithoutfirst
becomingfamiliar with the locationandfunctionofALL
controls.
1. While sitting in the operator's seat,engagethe parking
brakeby pulling the parking brake lever back,make sure
the PTOswitch is disengaged (pressed down fully) and
the motion control handles are locked in the NEUTRAL
position.
2. NOTE:A warmengine may notrequire choking.
Setthe engine throttle control to FULLthrottle position.
Thenfully close the choke by pulling the knob OUTfully.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
START.
4. After the engine starts, gradually open the choke (push
knob down fully). Reduceto half throttle speed and
allow to warm up.
Warm up the engineby running it for at least a minute
before engaging the PTOswitch or driving the rider.
5. Afterwarming the engine, ALWAYSoperatethe unitat
FULLTHROTTLEwhenmowing.
In the event of an emergencythe enginecanbe stopped
bysimp/yturningthe ignitionswitchto STOP. Usethis
method only in emergencysituations. Fornormal engine
shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPINGTHE
RIDER.
Stopping the Rider
1. Returning the ground speed control leversto the middle
position will stop rider movement. Pivot the levers
outward and lock them in NEUTRAL.
2. Disengagethe PTOby pushing down on the PTOswitch.
3. Engagethe parking brake by pulling the handle up until
it locks into position.
4. Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and
turn the ignition keyto OFF. Removethe key.
Pushing the Rider By Hand
NOTICE
DONOTTOW RIDER
Towingthe unitswill causehydraulicpumpandwheel
motordamage. Donot use anothervehicletopushor
pullthis unit.
1. Disengagethe PTO,engagethe parking brake,turn the
ignition OFF,and removethe key.
2. Lift the seat plateto gain access to the hydraulic pumps.
3. To disengagethe pumps (free-wheel position), turn the
hydraulic releasevalves(A, Figure9) locatedon the
pumps COUNTER-CLOCKWISEa maximum of 2 full
turns.
4. Disengagethe parking brake.
Thetractor cannow be pushed by hand.
5. After moving the tractor, re-engagethe pumps (drive
position) byturning the releasevalves CLOCKWISEand
tighten to 80-120 in. Ibs.of torque.
Figure 9. Hydraulic System By-Pass
A. Hydraufic ReleaseValve
(left-hand pump shown)
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