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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed
to bring pressure to 12 P.S.I. in front and 12 P.S.I. in
rear tires.
2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make
sure all are in place and securely tightened.
2.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to
bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine
owner’s manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.1.
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.4. Check Blade switch to insure it works freely.
Switch is pulled “OUT” into the “ON” position for
blade engagement or pushed back “IN” into the
“OFF” position for blade disengagement. See
Figure 2.2. IMPORTANT: Blade rotation must stop
in 5 seconds or less after moving blade switch to
“OFF”. Refer to Section “Blade Brake Adjustment”.
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc.
Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear
at all times.
2.1.6. Add fuel to tank of the YARD CRUISER
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make
sure fuel filler cap is tight and vent is open after
refueling. See Figure 2.3. Refer to engine owner’s
manual for fuel specifications.
FIGURE 2.3
IMPORTANT: To roll the machine without the engine
running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps must be
released. Tilt seat up and move control lever down to
release pressure. NOTE: Control lever must be in the
“UP” position to drive machine. See Figure 2.4.
DO NOT USE CONTROL TO RELEASE PRESSURE AND
COAST DOWN SLOPES. RELEASE PRESSURE ONLY WHEN
MACHINE MOTION CAN BE CONTROLLED AND ENGINE OFF.
FIGURE 2.4
PULL “OUT”
TO ENGAGE
PUSH “IN” TO
DISENGAGE
BLADE
SWITCH
SAFE LEVEL
AREA
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
FUEL
FILLER
CAP
OPEN
VENT
FUEL
TANK
MOVE CONTROL
LEVER UP TO
DRIVE MACHINE
CONTROL
LEVER
BATTERY
MOVE CONTROL LEVER
DOWN TO ROLL
MACHINE
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