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Starting and Stopping the
Machine
Note: Inspect the areas beneath the mowers to be certain
they are clear of debris.
Starting the Machine
Important: Do not use ether or other types of starting
fluid.
1. Be sure the parking brake is set, the raise/lower mow
control is disengaged, and the functional control is in
the neutral position.
2. Remove your foot from the traction pedal and make
sure the pedal is in the neutral position.
3. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position.
4. Insert the key into the switch and rotate it to On. Hold
it in the On position until the glow plug indicator light
goes off (approximately 6 seconds).
5. Immediately turn the ignition key to the Start position.
Release the key when the engine starts and allow it to
move to the On position. Move the throttle control
to Slow.
Important: To prevent overheating of the starter
motor, do not engage the starter longer than 10
seconds. After 10 seconds of continuous cranking,
wait 60 seconds before engaging the starter motor
again.
6. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes before
operating.
Important: When the engine is started for the first
time, or after an overhaul of the engine, operate
the machine in forward and reverse for one to
two minutes. Turn the steering wheel to the left
and right to check the steering response. Then
shut the engine off (see Stopping in Starting and
Stopping the Engine) and wait for all moving parts
to stop. Check for oil leaks, loose parts and any
other noticeable malfunctions.
Stopping the Machine
1. Move the throttle control to Slow, disengage the
raise/lower mow control, and move the functional
control to neutral.
2. Rotate the starter key to Off to shut the engine off.
Remove the key from the switch to prevent accidental
starting.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valves before storing the
machine.
Installing and Removing the
Cutting Units
Installing the Cutting Units
1. Disconnect the cutting unit power disconnect couplers;
refer to
Cutting Unit Power Disconnect Connectors
(page
24).
CAUTION
If you do not disconnect the power to the
cutting units, someone could accidentally
start the cutting unit, causing serious injury
to hands and feet.
Always separate the cutting unit power
disconnect couplers before working on the
cutting units.
2. Lift up on the foot rest and swing it open, allowing
access to the center cutting unit position
CAUTION
The foot rest can pinch fingers if it falls into
the closed position.
Keep your fingers clear of the area where the
foot rest seats while it is open.
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1. Footrest—closed
3. Position the cutting unit under the center suspension
arm.
4. With the latches on the suspension-arm bar pointing
up (i.e., open)
(Figure
down so that the bar fits over the bar across the top of
the cutting unit
30
(Figure
Figure 35
2. Footrest—open
36), push the suspension arm
(Figure
37).
35).
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