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Section 4
2. Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 5
hours of operation. (See Section 7.4.)
3. Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir. (See Section
7.3.)
4. Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.
5. Check interlock system for proper operation. (See
Section 4.2.)
6. Check tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary.
(See Section 7.10)
4.5 GROUND TRAVEL AND STEERING
4.4 STARTING THE ENGINE
DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting
fluids in the air intake system may be potentially
explosive or cause a “runaway” engine condition
that could result in engine damage and/or personal
injury.
1. Be sure the fuel shutoff valve, located behind the
operator's seat, is completely open. (See section 7.5.)
2. Sit in the operators seat and place the steering
control levers in the neutral position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. If the engine is cold, choke the engine as needed.
5. Move the engine throttle control to about half engine
speed.
6. Turn the ignition key to the START position and
release the key as soon as the engine starts. Do not
hold the key in the START position for more than 15
seconds at a time. Allow at least 60 seconds between
each cranking attempt to prevent overheating of the
starter motor. Prolonged cranking can damage the
starter motor and shorten battery life.
7. Allow engine to warm before operating the mower.
CAUTION:
-IMPORTANT-
If you are not familiar with the operation of a
machine with lever steering and/or hydrostatic
transmissions, the steering and ground speed
operations should be learned and practiced in
an open area, away from buildings, fences, or
obstructions. Practice until you are comfortable
with the handling of the machine before
attempting to mow. Learn the operation on flat
ground before operating on slopes.
-IMPORTANT-
Start practicing with a slow engine speed and
slow forward travel.
Learn to feather the steering controls to obtain
a smooth operating action.
Practice operating the mower until you are
comfortable with the controls before proceeding
to mow.
Forward Travel
To travel forward with the mower, disengage the parking
brake and slowly push the steering control levers forward
an equal distance. The further the steering control levers
are pushed forward the greater the forward speed will be.
To increase the speed, push the steering control levers
further forward and to decrease the speed, pull the
steering control levers back.
To stop the forward travel, pull the steering control levers
back to the neutral position.
To steer the mower left while traveling forward, pull the
left steering lever back. The further the lever is pulled
back, the quicker the mower will turn left.
To steer the mower right while traveling forward, pull the
right steering control lever back. The further the lever is
pulled back, the quicker the mower will turn right.