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Figure 27
1.
Engine pre-heat indicator light
WARNING
When the engine is operating, all warning lights
should be off. If a warning light illuminates, shut
off the engine immediately and have the fault
rectified before starting the machine.
Damage to the engine could occur if the fault is not
rectified.
Starting a Warm Engine
1.
Sit in the seat, keep your foot off of the traction pedals
to ensure they are in the N
EUTRAL
position, engage
the parking brake, and set the throttle to the 70% full
throttle position.
2.
Turn the ignition key to the
ON
position (
I
) and check
that the engine oil pressure and battery-charge-warning
lights illuminate.
3.
Turn the ignition key to the
START
position (
III
) and
hold it to start the engine.
Note:
Crank the engine for no longer than 15 seconds.
4.
Release the ignition key back to the
ON
position (
I
)
when the engine starts.
5.
Run the engine at low idle speed until it warms up.
Shutting Off the Engine
1.
Move all controls to the N
EUTRAL
position, engage
the parking brake, move the throttle to the low-idle
position, and allow the engine to reach low-idle speed.
Important:
Allow the engine to idle for 5
minutes before shutting it off after a full-load
operation. Failure to do so may lead to trouble on
a turbo-charged engine.
2.
Let the engine idle for 5 minutes.
3.
Turn the ignition key to the
OFF
position (
0
).
If the engine fails to shut off when the ignition key is
turned to the
OFF
position (
0
), move the engine-stop
lever forward (
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Figure 28
Controlling the Cutting-Unit
Position
Use the lift-control switch to raise or lower the cutting unit.
1.
To lower the cutting unit, operate the lift control switch
in a downward direction and release.
The cutting unit is now in the Float mode and will
follow the ground contours.
2.
To raise the cutting unit, press the lift-control switch
in the upward direction and hold it.
3.
Release the lift-control switch when the cutting unit
is at the required height.
The control switch automatically returns to the
NEUTRAL
position and the arms are hydraulically
locked into position.
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