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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
If you are not completely familiar with the Safety Instruction
Manual read it now before proceeding with the operation of the
mower. REMEMBER THERE ARE CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS
LISTED IN THIS MANUAL THAT YOU MUST NOW TAKE BEFORE
STARTING THE MOWER.
WARNING
Inspect Mower Before Each Use:
Inspection of Mower: Do not use the mower
if any parts are not maintained in good operating
condition. Examine all moving parts prior to each
use. Look for excessive wear, bald drive tires or
worn out front tires (normally smooth), cracks in
parts, loose or missing bolts, cotter, linchpin or “hair”
pins or cable yoke pins and replace before operating
the mower. Make sure all safety equipment provided
with the mower is in good operating order, including
all warning decals and the operator-presence device
which stops the engine and blades when the foot-
operated Operator Presence Control (OPC) switch is
released. To test the OPC, follow the instructions
given later in this manual. Inspect the two anti-tip
rollers and their respective bolts at the rear of the
mower for tightness and proper operation. Ensure
that all parts of the Quad Lever™ control system are
tight and secure. This is to reduce the possibility that
the mower could have a loss of control or safety.
Basic Operation: The following procedures
are to guide you through the basic operation of the
mower. You should be a qualified mower operator
according to the safety section of this manual. If this
is your first time, operation should only be done with
the assistance of your dealer on a level area. You
should go through each step, in the order indicated,
every time you start the mower.
How to start the mower:
Before starting the engine
• Make sure the control levers are in the exact
neutral position
• Apply the parking brake if it is not already set.
• Turn OFF the blade engaging switch if it is on.
• Turn fuel valve toward tank with fuel in it.
Starting the engine
Electric Start:
•Start the engine according to the engine
manufacturer’s recommendation, see engine
manual. Set the throttle control lever near mid
throttle, pull out on the choke control knob and
turn the key to the start position. Do not engage
the starter for more than ten (10) seconds at a
time. This may overheat the starter and the
wiring systems. Wait ten (10) seconds between
attempts. If the engine does not start within ten
tries or stalls frequently, take the mower in for
service.
After starting the engine according to the engine
manufacturer’s recommendation, push in on the
choke control knob to open the choke valve, let the
engine run for several minutes to get the hydraulic
fluid circulating through the pumps, etc. and to allow
the engine to warm up. Do not over-rev a cold
engine.
Unusual noises or irregular operation:
As you drive the mower, listen for any unusual noises
and test for irregular operation and adjust or service
as necessary.
How to drive the mower:
While sitting or standing, both feet should be firmly
placed on the foot platform. Set the engine speed
about a fourth of the way from idle. Release the
parking brake. Now try moving the hand control
levers, one at a time, very slightly, forward and
backward. Check to see if the wheels move forward
and backward according to the position of the levers.
(If not, check to see that the pump release valves are
closed.) With both feet still firmly placed on the foot
platform, increase the engine speed to about half of
the way from idle speed. Release the parking brake.
The higher engine speed will make the controls much
more responsive and the mower much quicker; Use
caution if it is your first time. Now try moving the
hand control levers, one at a time, very slightly,
forward and backward. Gradually increase your
speed until you are well acquainted with the
operation of the hand controls and the mower’s
behavior. After gaining a good feel for how the
mower handles, gradually attempt higher engine
speeds until familiar with operation at full throttle
engine speed.
How to Stop and Park the Mower
Come to a complete stop. If the blades are on, turn
them off using the switch on the instrument panel.