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OPERATING THE MACHINE
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OPERATING THE MACHINE
OPERATING NEW MACHINE
How a new machine is operated and maintained will
determine the life of the machine.
A new machine just off the factory production line has
been tested, but the various parts are not accustomed to
each other, so care should be taken to operate the
machine for the first 50 hours at a slower speed and avoid
excessive work or operation until the various parts
become "broken-in." The manner in which the machine is
handled during the "breaking-in" period greatly affects the
life of your machine. Therefore, to obtain the maximum
performance and the longest life of the machine, it is very
important to properly break-in your machine. In handling a
new machine, the following precautions should be
observed.
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Changing Lubricating Oil for New
Machines
The lubricating oil is especially important in the case of a
new machine. The various parts are not "broken-in" and
are not accustomed to each other; small metal grit may
develop during the operation of the machine; and this may
wear out or damage the parts. Therefore, care should be
taken to change the lubricating oil a little earlier than
would ordinarily be required.
For further details of change interval hours, see
"SERVICE INTERVALS" in "MAINTENANCE" section.
B
Engine Break-in
After the first 50 hours of operation, change the engine oil
and filter. (See "EVERY 100 HOURS" and "EVERY 200
HOURS" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.)
B
Machine Break-in
After the first 200 hours of operation, change the
transmission fluid.
After the first 50 hours of operation, change the oil filter
cartridge. (See "EVERY 200 HOURS" in "PERIODIC
SERVICE" section.)
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Do not operate the mower without the
discharge deflector in the down position.
To avoid serious injury:
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Do not allow any person other than the driver to
ride on the machine.
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Do not drive the machine close to the edges of
ditches or banks which may collapse under the
weight of the machine, especially when the
ground is loose or wet.
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Slow down before turning.
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To avoid tip over, operate up and down slopes,
not across. Avoid sudden starts and stops on
slopes. Slow down, and use extra caution when
changing direction on a slope. Do not use the
machine on a steep incline.
Park the machine on a firm, level surface.
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Watch where you are going at all times. Watch
for and avoid obstacles. Be alert at curbs, near
trees, and other obstructions and hidden
hazards.
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Do not drive a machine on streets or highways.
Watch for traffic when you cross roads or
operate near roads.
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Look to the rear before and when backing.
Make sure the area immediately behind you is
clear of obstruction, holes and small children.
Use extra caution when a machine is equipped
with Grass Catcher.
To avoid serious injury:
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Clear the work area of objects which might be
picked up and thrown by blades.
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Do not direct the opening of the chute at
bystanders or animals. Ejected objects may
cause injury. Plan your mowing carefully
before starting operation.
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Keep bystanders especially children and
animals away from the mowing area.
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Be sure to disengage the PTO and sit on the
operator's seat before starting the engine.
