After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Clean grass and debris from the cutting units,
mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Shut off the fuel before storing or transporting the
machine.
•
Disengage the drive to the attachment whenever
you are transporting or not using the machine.
•
Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into
a trailer or truck.
•
Tie the machine down securely using straps,
chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps
should be directed down and outward from the
machine.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine
in any enclosure.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
Pushing the Machine by
Hand
Important:
Always push the machine by hand. Do
not tow the machine, because damage may occur.
This machine has an electric-brake mechanism, and
to push the machine, the ignition key must be in the
RUN
position. The battery needs to be charged and
functioning for the electric brake to be disengaged.
Pushing the Machine
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, and
disengage the blade-control switch.
2.
Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine,
and wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving the operating position.
3.
Locate the bypass levers on the frame on both
sides of the engine.
4.
Move the bypass levers forward through the key
hole and down to lock them in place (
).
Note:
Do this for each lever.
5.
Disengage the parking brake.
Note:
Do not start the machine.
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Figure 31
1.
Bypass lever
3.
Lever position for
operating the machine
2.
Lever position for pushing
the machine
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