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The glow plug light will turn on for 6 seconds.
1. Ignition switch
2. Off
7. After the glow plug indicator light goes out, turn the
key to the Start position. When the engines starts
release the key.
Important: Use starting cycles of no more than
15 seconds per minute to avoid overheating the
starter motor.
Note: Additional starting cycles may be required
when starting the engine for the first time after the fuel
system has been completely drained.
8. Leave the throttle midway between the Slow and Fast
positions until the engine and hydraulic system warm
up.
Important: When engine is started for the first
time, or after an engine oil change, or an overhaul
of the engine, transmission, or wheel motor,
operate the machine with the throttle lever in the
Slow position in both the forward and reverse
directions for one to two minutes. Also operate the
lift lever and PTO lever to ensure proper operation
of all parts. Then shut the engine off and check
fluid levels, check for oil leaks, loose parts, and
any other noticeable malfunctions.
CAUTION
Shut the engine off and wait for all moving
parts to stop before checking for oil leaks,
loose parts, or other malfunctions.
Stopping the Engine
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position, set the parking brake, and
move the throttle lever to the Slow position.
2. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition key to the Off position (Figure 17).
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
4. Remove the key before transporting or storing machine.
Figure 17
3. Run/glow pug
4. Start
Important: Make sure to remove the key as the
fuel pump or accessories may run and cause the
battery to lose charge.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the tractor while
it is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Driving the Machine
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in
the Fast position for best performance. Always operate in the
Fast throttle position when mowing.
CAUTION
The machine can turn very rapidly. You may lose
control of it and cause personal injury or damage
to machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake.
Note: The engine will kill if the traction control levers
are moved with the parking brake engaged.
2. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
3. Drive the machine as follows:
•
To go straight forward, slowly push the motion
control levers forward (Figure 18).
•
To go straight backward, slowly pull the motion
control levers rearward (Figure 18).
•
To turn, slow the machine by pulling back on both
levers and then push forward on the lever on the
opposite side from which you want to turn (Figure
18).
•
To stop, pull the motion control levers to the
neutral position.
Note: The farther you move the traction control
levers in either direction, the faster the machine will
move in that direction.
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