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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning the machine on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or
direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
•
Do not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
•
Remove or mark obstructions such as ditches,
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Tall grass can hide obstructions. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine.
•
Be aware that operating the machine on wet
grass, across slopes, or downhill may cause the
machine to lose traction. Loss of traction to the
drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of
braking and steering.
•
Use extreme caution when operating the machine
near drop offs, ditches, embankments, water
hazards or other hazards. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge
or the edge caves in. Establish a safety area
between the machine and any hazard.
•
Identify hazards at the base of the slope.
If there are hazards, mow the slope with a
pedestrian-controlled machine.
•
If possible, keep the cutting unit(s) lowered to the
ground while operating on slopes. Raising the
cutting unit(s) while operating on slopes can cause
the machine to become unstable.
•
Use extreme caution with grass collection systems
or other attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine and cause a loss of control.
Starting the Engine
Important:
Bleed the fuel system if any of the
following situations have occurred:
•
The engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.
•
Maintenance has been performed upon the fuel
system components.
1.
Remove your foot from the traction pedal and
ensure that the pedal is in the N
Note:
Ensure that the parking brake is engaged.
2.
Move the engine-speed switch to the L
position.
3.
Turn the key to the R
Note:
The glow indicator will light.
4.
When the glow indicator dims, turn the key to
the S
position.
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5.
Release the key immediately when the engine
starts and allow it to return to the R
6.
Adjust the engine speed.
Important:
Do not run the starter motor
more than 15 seconds at a time or premature
position.
EUTRAL
I
OW
position.
UN
position.
UN
starter failure may result. If the engine fails
to start after 15 seconds, turn the key to
the O
FF
procedures, wait 15 additional seconds, and
repeat the starting procedure.
When the temperature is less than -7°C (20°F),
the starter motor can be run for 30 seconds on
then 60 seconds off for 2 attempts.
CAUTION
Contact with moving parts could result
in injury.
Shut off the engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop before checking
for oil leaks, loose parts, and other
malfunctions.
Shutting Off the Engine
Important:
Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes
before shutting it off after a full-load operation.
This allows the turbocharger to cool down before
shutting off the engine. Failure to do so may lead
to turbocharger trouble.
Note:
Lower the cutting units to the ground whenever
you park the machine. This relieves the hydraulic load
from the system, prevents wear on system parts, and
also prevents accidental lowering of the cutting units.
1.
Return the engine speed to low idle.
2.
Move the PTO switch to the O
3.
Engage the parking brake.
4.
Rotate the key to O
5.
Remove the key from the switch to prevent
accidental starting.
Adjusting the Lift-Arm
Counterbalance
You can adjust the counterbalance on the rear
DLE
cutting-unit lift arms to compensate for different turf
conditions and to maintain a uniform height of cut in
rough conditions or in areas of thatch buildup.
You can adjust each counterbalance spring to 1 of
4 settings. Each increment increases or decreases
the counterbalance on the cutting unit by 2.3 kg (5
lb). You can position the springs on the back side of
the first spring actuator to remove all counterbalance
(fourth position).
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
30
position, recheck the controls and
FF
.
FF
position.
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