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QUICKCAT
MOWERS
®
KEYSWITCH (K)
-
The keyswitch has three
positions: OFF, RUN, and START. Insert the
key and turn it clockwise to move the switch from
OFF to RUN. Turn it further to START and hold
to engage the starter. Release the key and the
switch will return to RUN from START. Turn the key
counterclockwise to OFF to stop the engine.
THROTTLE (T)
-
Move the throttle lever for-
ward to increase engine speed until the maximum
governed engine RPM is reached. Move the lever
rearward to decrease engine speed until the engine
reaches its idle speed.
CHOKE (C) -
Pull the choke control out to set the
choke ON. Push it in to set the choke OFF.
POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) SWITCH
(P)
-
Pulling the PTO switch out engages (turns on) the
PTO and starts the blades or other attachment.
Pushing the PTO switch in disengages (turns off) the
PTO and stops the blades or other attachment.
NOTE:
The PTO switch does not control
attachments powered by a separate engine.
–
Disengage the PTO whenever you stop or leave
the operator’s position.
–
Shut off engine with the key and remove the
spark plug wires before making adjustments or
unplugging a clogged mower.
–
Do not engage the PTO until ready to start
mowing.
HOUR METER (M)
- Records accumulated time
CONTROLS
the machine is in operation and provides service
alerts. Push and release MODE button to toggle
between functions. Provided service alerts include
change engine oil and filter, change hydraulic oil,
and service air filter. When the service time is
approaching, an alert message will flash temporarily,
interrupting whatever mode the meter is in. This
will continue until the alert is reset. When the
service interval reaches "0" hours, the word "NOW"
replaces the hours remaining. To reset the service
alert, depress and hold down the mode button for 6
seconds while in the alert to be cleared.
HEIGHT OF CUT (HOC) HANDLE (X)
- Used
to secure the cutterdeck in transport position. To
return to preset height of cut, lower HOC handle until
latch lever contacts height of cut pin
A
.
HEIGHT OF CUT(HOC) PIN (A)
- Sets height
of cut and allows easy return from transport to
desired height of cut. Raise the deck to transport
using the HOC handle. Position pin
A
in the hole
corresponding to the desired height of cut. Lower the
HOC handle until it rests on pin
A
.
CONTROL LEVERS (L & OP)
- Each of the
two control levers controls the drive wheel located
on its side. They control the forward and reverse
movement of the machine, provide steering and also
provide dynamic braking.
The left control handle is the operator presence. The
operator presence must be held down for PTO opera-
tion and when machine is NOT in park. If the PTO
switch or machine is NOT in park, the engine will kill.
