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Park Brake Lever
Located on the left side of the unit above the
hydraulic tank.
The brake lever engages the park brake on the drive
wheels.
Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake.
Push the lever forward and down to disengage the
brake.
When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be
chocked or blocked in addition to the brake being
engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake
engaged when transporting.
The park brake must be disengaged to move speed
control out of neutral or engine will kill.
For manual start engines: The park brake must be
disengaged before the PTO is engaged or the engine
will kill.
“Off-Run” Switch (Manual Start Only)
Located on the console.
Turn key to the “Run” position to allow the engine
to be started. Turn key to the “Off” position to shut
engine off.
Operator must have speed control lever in neutral
and the PTO disengaged to start engine.
Ignition Switch (Electric Start Only)
Located on the control console.
The ignition switch is used to start and stop the
engine. The ignition switch has three positions,
“Off ”, “On” and “Start”. Insert key into switch
and rotate clockwise to the “On” position. Rotate
clockwise to the next position to engage the starter
(key must be held against spring pressure in this
position). Operator must have speed control lever in
neutral, OPC levers depressed and PTO disengaged
to start engine. When engine starts, release key.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Located in the fuel line midway between the tank
and engine.
The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the
ow of fuel when parking inside a building, during
transportation to and from the job sites, and when
the machine will not be used for a few days.
Rotate valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut fuel off.
Rotate valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to turn fuel
on.
Drive Wheel Release Valves
Located on the left rear corner of the hydrostatic
pumps.
Drive wheel release valves are used to release the
hydrostatic drive system to allow the machine to be
moved by hand without the engine running.
With a 5/8 wrench, turn both valves one turn
counterclockwise to release the drive system.
Turn clockwise to reset the drive system. Do Not
overtighten.
Tracking Adjustment Knob
Located on the right-hand side of the rear of the fuel
tank support.
The knob can be adjusted so that machine will
“track” straight ahead with the drive levers released.
PTO Engagement
Located on the left side of the upper handle.
To engage the blades, push the lever forward, or away
from the operator, until the linkage locks over-center.
To disengage the blades, pull the lever to the rear,
or towards the operator.
For manual start engines: The park brake must be
disengaged before the PTO is engaged or the engine
will kill.
Cold Start Kit (Manual Start Only)
Located below the hydro control shield.
The cold start kit is used to ease the starting of the
unit in cold weather or when the unit has not been
operated for a period of time. The cold start kit
moves the idler pulley away from the pump belt,
releasing the tension on the belt which allows the
engine to turn over with less resistance (see Starting
the Engine (Manual Start) section in Operation).
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