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Using the Fuel-Shutoff
V alve
The fuel-shutof f valve is located under the seat. Move
the seat forward to access it.
Close the fuel-shutof f valve for transport, maintenance,
and storage.
Ensure that the fuel-shutof f valve is open when
starting the engine.
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Figure 41
1. O N position 2. O FF position
Using the
Drive-Wheel-Release
V alves
W ARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating
drive components below the engine deck,
which could result in serious injury .
Shut off the engine, remove the key , and allow
all moving parts to stop before accessing the
drive-wheel-release valves.
W ARNING
The engine and hydraulic-drive units can
become very hot. T ouching a hot engine or
hydraulic-drive units can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine and hydraulic-drive units
to cool completely before accessing the
drive-wheel-release valves.
The drive-wheel-release valves are located in the
back of each hydraulic-drive unit, under the seat.
Note: Make sure that the release valves are in the
fully horizontal position when operating the machine;
otherwise, severe damage to the hydraulic system
can occur .
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Rotate the release-valve levers vertically to push
the machine ( Figure 42 ).
Note: This allows hydraulic uid to bypass the
pump, enabling the wheels to turn.
4. Disengage the parking brake before pushing
the machine.
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Figure 42
1. V ertical to push the
machine
2. Horizontal to run the
machine
5. Rotate the release valve levers horizontally to
run the machine ( Figure 42 ).
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