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Operation
Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the
necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
Note: After starting the engine and engaging the
hydro drive, if either of the drive wheels acts sluggish
or will not rotate at all, stop engine and refer to
the Hydraulic System Air Purge Procedure in
Maintenance.
Operating Instructions
Important: If at anytime you sense something
is wrong with the LPG equipment, stop the
mower in a safe location and turn the mower off.
If you can safely do so, close the fuel valve and
try to nd the cause; otherwise, get away from
the mower and contact trained and qualied
personnel immediately.
Open the Fuel Valve
1. Slowly open the fuel valve to equalize the pressure
in the tank. The fuel valve is located on the top
of the LPG tank. If the fuel valve is opened too
quickly, the pressure relief valve is equipped with
a back pressure check valve that will shut off the
fuel supply. If this happens, close the fuel valve
completely and wait ve seconds. Slowly open
the fuel valve.
2. Rotate the fuel valve counter-clockwise to turn on
the fuel. If leaks are detected, refer to the leak
information in the Inspection section in Safety.
Starting the Engine
Note: Operator must have PTO disengaged, speed
control lever in neutral position, and OPC levers
depressed when starting the engine.
1. Push in on the PTO switch to the “STOP”
position.
2. Place the throttle in the “SLOW” position.
3. Turn ignition switch to “Start” position. Release
the switch as soon as the engine starts.
Important: Do Not crank the engine
continuously for more than ten seconds at
a time. If the engine does not start, allow a
60 second starter cool-down period between
starting attempts. Failure to follow these
guidelines can burn out the starter motor.
Note: It is helpful to have the left and right
neutral lock latches locked in neutral when starting
the engine. Refer to Neutral Lock Latches
section in Controls.
PTO Engagement
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck are
dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious
injury or kill you.
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower or
mower deck when the blades are engaged.
DANGER
An uncovered discharge opening will allow
objects to be thrown in an operator’s or
bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the
blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade
contact can cause serious injury or death.
Never operate the mower with the discharge
deector raised, removed, or altered unless there
is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place
and working properly.
The PTO switch engages the cutting blades. Be sure
that all persons are clear of mower deck and discharge
area before engaging the PTO.
1. Set throttle to “MIDWAY” position.
2. Push the PTO engagement arm forward and
down to engage blades.
3. Place the throttle in the “FAST” position to begin
mowing.
Disengaging the PTO
1. Set throttle to “MIDWAY” position.
2. Pull upward and back completely on the PTO
engagement arm to disengage the blades.
Stopping the Engine
1. Bring the mower to a full stop.
2. Lock drive levers in neutral.
3. Disengage the PTO.
4. Move speed control lever to neutral.
5. Engage the parking brake.
6. Place the throttle in the “SLOW” position.
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