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Operation
Push the lever forward and down to disengage the
brake.
The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when
transporting.
Ignition Switch
Located on right fuel tank console.
The ignition switch is used to start and stop the
engine. The 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).
Note: Brake must be engaged, motion control levers
out (neutral lock position), and PTO switch “OFF”
to start engine. (It is not necessary for the operator
to be in the seat to start the engine.)
Hour Meter
Located on the right fuel tank console.
The hour meter is connected to a pressure switch
installed in the engine block and it records the
number of hours that the engine has run. If the
ignition switch is left on without engine running,
hour meter will not run.
Note: This switch is not a low oil sensor and will not
alert the operator if the engine oil is low.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Located in fuel line by fuel tank and fuel lter.
The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuel
when the machine will not be used for a few days,
during transport to and from the jobsite, and when
parked inside a building.
Rotate the valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut off fuel.
Rotate the valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to turn
on fuel.
Fuel Gauge
Located at the rear of the right fuel tank.
The fuel gauge monitors the amount of fuel in the
right fuel tank only. The left tank does not hold fuel.
Drive Wheel Release Valves
Located on the top left front corner of hydrostatic
pumps.
Drive wheel release valves are used to release the
hydrostatic drive system to allow the machine to be
pushed without the engine running.
With a 5/8 inch wrench, turn both valves one turn
counterclockwise to release drive system. Turn
clockwise to reset system. Do Not overtighten. Do
Not tow machine.
PTO Engagement Switch
Located on right fuel tank.
Switch must be pulled out to the “ROTATE”
position to engage the blades. Switch is pushed in to
the “STOP” position to stop the blades.
Hydraulic Lift Switch
Located on right fuel tank console.
The hydraulic lift switch is used to raise and lower
the mower deck.
Push the front portion of the hydraulic lift switch
down to raise the mower deck to the desired height.
Push the rear portion of the hydraulic lift switch
down to lower the mower deck to the desired height.
Pre-Start
Fill fuel tanks. For best results use only clean, fresh
regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline may
also be used; however, combustion chamber and
cylinder head will require more frequent service. See
Engine Owner’s Manual.
Do Not add oil to gasoline.
Do Not overll fuel tank. Never ll the fuel tank so
that the fuel level rises above a level that is 1/2 inch
(13 mm) below the bottom of the ller neck to allow
for fuel expansion and prevent fuel spillage.
Make sure you understand the controls, their
locations, their functions, and their safety
requirements.
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