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3.1.8 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.
3.1.9 Hydraulic Lift Switch
: Located on the 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.
3.1.10 Fuel Shut-Off Valve
: Located in fuel line by fuel tank and fuel filter. 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 job site, and when parked inside a building.
3.1.11 Fuel Gauge
: Located at the rear of the right fuel tank.
The fuel gauge monitors the amount of fuel left in the right fuel tank only. The left
tank does not hold fuel.
3.1.12 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 wrench, turn both valves one turn counter-clockwise to release drive system.
Turn clockwise to reset system. DO NOT overtighten. DO NOT tow machine.
For 27 HP Kohler Units: Use a 5/8 wrench to turn the valves.
For 20 HP & 23 HP Kohler Units: Use a 7/16 wrench to turn the valves.
3.2 PRE-START
3.2.1 Fill fuel tank. 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 overfill fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above
a level that is 1/2” below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion
and prevent fuel spillage.
3.2.2 Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their
safety requirements.
3.2.3 Refer to Maintenance, Section 4, and perform all the necessary inspection and
maintenance steps.
3.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.3.1 Raise roll bar:
Operate the unit with the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use seat belt.
There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. If it is necessary to lower
the roll bar, do not wear the seat belt. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance
permits.
3.3.2 Open fuel shut-off valve
:
The fuel shut-off valve is located on the right side of unit in fuel line next to the fuel
filter. Raise the rear hood to access fuel shut-off valve.