Operation
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe
distance between the machine and any hazard.
Use a hand held tool to operate in these areas.
•
Avoid starting, stopping or turning the machine
on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed
or direction; turn slowly and gradually.
•
Do Not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering or stability is in question.
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. The machine can slide even if the
drive wheels are stopped.
•
Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes,
ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden hazards. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine.
•
If you lose control of the machine, step away from
the direction of travel of the machine.
•
Always keep the machine in gear when going
down slopes. Do Not coast downhill.
Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Rotate the valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to turn
fuel on.
Starting the Engine
Note:
Operator must have PTO disengaged and
speed control lever in neutral position when starting
the engine.
Lock drive levers in neutral and engage park brake
Note:
A cold weather starting kit has been added for
ease of starting in either cold weather or when the
unit has not been run for a period of time.
•
To use cold start kit:
1.
Pull split ring straight out the side of the unit,
and hook the ring over the lower front hydro
control shield bolt.
2.
Start engine. Refer to the following guidelines
for further starting suggestions.
•
To engage pump drive (disengage cold start kit):
1.
Pull chain straight out from the side of the
unit until the split ring can be removed from
the bolt.
2.
Slowly release tension on chain.
1.
Pull out the choke control. Place the throttle
control midway between the “Slow” and “Fast”
positions. Turn the key switch to the “Run”
position.
2.
Pull recoil rope to start engine. After engine
warms up, gradually push in the choke control.
Do Not run warm engine with the choke in the
“ON” position.
Note:
Kawasaki engines generally need to be
“choked” even when warm.
Engaging the PTO
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck are
dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious
injury or death.
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower or
mower deck when the blades are engaged.
DANGER
An uncovered discharge opening will allow
objects to be thrown in an operator’s or
bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the
blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade
contact can cause serious injury or death.
Never operate the mower with the discharge
deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there
is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place
and working properly.
The PTO switch engages the cutting blades. Be sure
that all persons are clear of mower deck and discharge
area before engaging the PTO.
1.
Set throttle to “MIDWAY” position.
2.
Pull the PTO engagement knob up to engage
blades.
3.
Place the throttle in the “FAST” position to begin
mowing.
Note:
Park brake must be disengaged before PTO is
engaged or engine must begin shutdown.
Disengaging the PTO
1.
Set throttle to “MIDWAY” position.
2.
Push down on the PTO engagement knob to
disengage the blades.
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