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c) When the engine is running and the buzzer emits intermittent beeps, the
buzzer is warning the user that the engine oil pressure is low or
the alternator
is not charging. Perform the following steps.
1. Turn the unit off, allow the engine and engine components to cool.
2. Check the oil level and fill, if necessary, as described in Section 5.1.1.
3. Check for oil leaking from engine. If the engine is leaking, see Engine
Service Dealer.
4. Check to see if the water pump/alternator belt is intact. If belt is present,
there could be a charging problem, see Engine Service Dealer. If belt is
missing, do not run, as unit can overheat and damage the engine. See
Engine Service Dealer.
4.2 PRE-START
4.2.1 Fill fuel tanks.
For best results use only clean, fresh diesel fuel, with a cetane rating of 40 higher.
NOTE: Do not use kerosene or gasoline instead of diesel fuel. Failure to
observe this caution will damage the engine.
DO NOT add oil to fuel.
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.
4.2.2 Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their
safety requirements.
4.2.3 Refer to Maintenance, Section 5, and perform all the necessary inspection and
maintenance steps.
4.3 MOWING
4.3.1 Operate units 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
roll bar do not wear the seat belt. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
4.3.2 Open fuel shut-off valve
(left or right tank).
4.3.3 Starting Engine
:
a) 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.)
b) On a warm engine, place the throttle in the “SLOW” position.
On a cold engine (below 14° F (-10° C)), place the throttle in the “FAST” position.
Note: Do not use fuel left over from summer.
c) Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. The glow plug light will turn
on. Wait for the glow plug light to turn off and turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position. Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT crank the engine continuously for more then
ten (10) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60
second cool-down period between starting attempts. Failure to follow
these guidelines can burn out the starter motor.
c) Move the throttle to the “SLOW” (if in “FAST”) and let the engine warm up a
few minutes before moving the throttle to the “FAST” position.