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more to the right and counterclockwise to cause the machine to track more to the left.
Adjust in quarter-turn increments until the machine tracks straight. Check that the
machine does not creep when in neutral with the park brakes disengaged.
IMPORTANT: Do not rotate the knob too far, as this may cause the machine to
creep in neutral. Refer to section 4.2.13 for control linkage adjustment.
3.1.4 PTO Engagement Switch
: Located just left of center on the console (left side of
ignition switch).
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.
3.1.5 Choke Control
: Located at lower center on the console (right side of ignition switch).
Choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine. The choke control is pulled out to
put the choke in the “ON” position and pushed in to put the choke control in the
“OFF” position. DO NOT run a warm engine with choke in the “ON” position.
3.1.6 Throttle Control
: Located on console just right of center.
Throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving throttle lever forward will increase
engine speed and moving throttle lever to the rear will decrease engine speed.
3.1.7 Brake Lever
: Located on left side of unit, just to the front of the console. The
brake lever engages a parking 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.
The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting.
3.1.8 Ignition Switch
: Located on the lower center of 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).
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.)
3.1.9 Hour Meter
: Located just left of center on 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.
3.1.10 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. Unhook
seat latch and tilt seat up to gain access to pumps.
With a 5/8 wrench, turn both valves one turn counter-clockwise to release drive system.
Turn clockwise to reset system. DO NOT overtighten. DO NOT tow machine.
3.1.11 Fuel Shut-Off Valve
: Located In the fuel line behind and to the right of the seat.
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
counter-clockwise to turn on fuel