Initial Set-Up
Parking Brake
3
Initial Set-Up
WZ1000 6/5/23
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SECTION 3 INITIAL SET-UP
3.1 Parking Brake
WARNING!
Set the parking brake before performing any set-up, inspection, adjustments, or maintenance to the Las
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tec Mower.
The parking brake is located to the left of the operator seat, just in front of
the left steering control lever.
1.
Set the parking brake.
a.
Pull upward until the handle is in the full rearward position.
b.
Increase the brake tension until further travel of the handle
ceases.
2.
Release the parking brake.
a.
Pull upward on the handle to relieve the brake tension.
b.
Slowly return the handle all the way down to its original posi
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tion.
3.2 Fuel
DANGER!
Do not store fuel in unapproved containers, in confined
areas, or near spark or any heat source.
Do not smoke near fuel.
Turn off engine before refueling.
Do not refuel indoors or when engine is hot.
Clean up all spilled fuel before starting engine.
The Lastec Mower is equipped with two fuel tanks located at the left and right side fenders which are shipped dry (no fuel) from
the factory. Fuel the Lastec Mower before operating. (The engine has been run at the factory, so bleeding the fuel lines is
unnecessary.)
The left fuel tank has a sight gauge, but the right tank has a level sensor so the fuel level can be checked on the operator’s
electronic display.
Do not attempt to fuel the Lastec Mower until you read and understand the entire INITIAL SET-UP section of this man
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ual.
FUEL:
Use only No. 2 diesel fuel. Do not use any other alternative fuel. Kerosene and low quality fuel will adversely
affect the engine. Contaminants in the fuel can adversely affect the fuel injection pump.
CAUTION!
Do not allow either fuel tank to drain completely of fuel. This can allow air into the fuel system. If this hap
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pens, the fuel system will have to be bled before restarting the engine.
Refer to the
Kubota Engine Operator’s Manual
for proper engine instructions.
3.3 Engine Cover/Operator Seat Pan
WARNING!
Clean the entire engine area and deck area of any excess grease, oil, fuel, or debris to prevent damage
to the equipment, fire hazard, and projectile hazards.
