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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Before servicing or making adjustments to the
machine, stop engine and remove key from
the switch.
STARTING/STOPPING ENGINE
IMPORTANT: The fuel system must be bled if any of
the following situations have occurred:
A. Initial start up of a new machine.
B. Engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.
C. Maintenance has been performed upon fuel
system components.
D. Refer to Priming Fuel System.
1. Ensure parking brake is set. Remove foot from
traction pedal and insure it is in neutral.
2. Move throttle control to low idle position.
3. Turn ignition key to RUN position, glow indicator
will light.
Note: Do not run starter motor more than 15
seconds at a time or premature starter failure may
result. If engine fails to start after 15 seconds, turn
key to OFF position, recheck controls and
procedures, wait 15 additional seconds and repeat
starter procedure.
4. When glow indicator dims, turn ignition key to
START position. Release key immediately when
engine starts and allow it to return to RUN position.
Move throttle control to desired position.
5. When engine is started for the first time, or after
overhaul of the engine, transmission or axle, operate
the machine in forward and reverse for one or two
minutes. Also operate the lift lever and PTO lever to
assure proper operation of all parts. Turn steering
wheel to the left and right to check steering response.
Then shut engine off and check for oil leaks, loose
parts, and any other noticeable difficulties.
CAUTION
Shut engine off and wait for all moving parts to
stop before checking for oil leaks, loose parts,
or other difficulties.
6. To stop engine, move throttle control backward to
SLOW position, move PTO lever to OFF position, and
rotate ignition key to OFF. Remove key from switch to
prevent accidental starting.
PRIMING FUEL SYSTEM (Fig. 12)
IMPORTANT: The fuel system may need to be
primed when a new engine is started for the first
time, if it runs out of fuel or if maintenance is
performed on the fuel system.
1. Unlatch and raise hood.
2. Insert a 3/16" hose over bleed screw and run other
end into a container to catch fuel.
3. Loosen fuel filter / water separator bleed screw
(Fig. 12) a few turns. Pump priming plunger until a
steady stream of fuel comes out of hole in bleed screw.
When fuel stops foaming, tighten the bleed screw
during the downstroke of the priming plunger. Wipe up
any spilled fuel.
Figure 12
1. Primer Plunger 2. Bleed Screw
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2
4. Pump priming plunger until resistance is felt. Try to
start engine. If engine does not start repeat step 3.
CHECKING INTERLOCK SWITCHES
The machine has interlock switches in the electrical
system. These switches are designed to stop the
engine when operator gets off the seat when traction
pedal is depressed. However, operator may get off the
seat while engine is running. Although engine will
continue to run if PTO lever is disengaged and traction
pedal is released, it is strongly recommended that the
engine be stopped before dismounting from the seat.
Do not disconnect the interlock switches.
Check operation of switches daily to assure in
terlock system is operating correctly. If a
switch is malfunctioning, replace it before op
erating the machine. To ensure maximum safe
ty, replace all switches after every two years or
1000 hours, whichever comes first.
CAUTION
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