Land Pride 720-132M Lawn Mower User Manual


 
7/01/05
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Section 4 Operating Instructions
4400EX Heavy Duty Off Road Utility Vehicle 720-132M
Table of Contents
#3 Choke Switch: Used to increase fuel mixture to help
start the engine when it is cold. Pull choke knob out
and hold to start a cold engine. Release knob after
engine has started. Do not choke an engine that is
hot from operating. Engine flooding may result. To
avoid running the battery down, allow a flooded
engine to set 15 to 30 minutes before attempting to
restart it. Hold the accelerator pedal all the way down
without applying the choke while starting a flooded
engine.
#4 Hour Meter: Indicates number of hours vehicle has run
to the nearest 1/10 of an hour.
Figure 4-1A
#5 Volt Meter: Indicates battery is charging. Check
battery if volt meter registers a charge that is lower
than normal. See your authorized Land Pride dealer
if battery is good and volt meter still register low
charge.
#6 Ignition Switch: Starts and shuts off the engine. The
engine is off when the switch key is in its vertical
position. See "Starting the Engine" on page 14 for
correct starting procedures.
Figure 4-1B
#7 Oil Light: Indicates low oil pressure if illuminated while
engine is running. Stop engine immediately if light is
on. Check oil level and add if low. See your
authorized Land Pride dealer if oil level shows full on
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the dipstick and oil light stays on after the engine is
running.
#8 Power Plug Outlet: 12 volt accessories such as a cell
phone or light can be connected to this outlet.
Foot Operated Controls
Refer to Figure 4-2
#9 Accelerator Pedal: Changes engine rpm and vehicle
ground speed. Press down on the accelerator pedal
with your foot to increase speed and let up on the
pedal to decrease speed.
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WARNING
Always release clutch pedal slowly when starting and changing
gears. Sudden release of the pedal can damage the power train
and jerk the vehicle injuring the operator and/or passenger.
Figure 4-2
#10 Clutch Pedal: Stops transfer of engine power to the
transmission without stopping the engine from
running. Always change gears while holding the
clutch pedal down. The clutch and brake must always
be applied when bringing the vehicle to a complete
stop. See #11, Brake Pedal for stopping the vehicle.
NOTE: It is normal for the oil light to come on when the
ignition switch is turned on and stay on until the engine
is running.
IMPORTANT: Vehicle should not move on level ground
while engine is idling and brakes are not applied. See
your nearest Land Pride dealer if vehicle moves.
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IMPORTANT: Always press clutch pedal fully down.
Resting your foot on clutch pedal can cause clutch
plates to slip and shorten their life.