Riding Mower Operator's Manual

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OPERATION
Stopping the Engine
Allow the engine to idle a minute in order to
attain normal operating temperature before
stopping it if it has been worked hard. Avoid
idling the engine for long periods.
1. Disengage the mower deck by
depressing the control.
2. On manual decks raise the mower deck
by pulling the lifting lever backward to the
transport position.
3. On power decks raise the deck by pulling
back the hydraulic switch on the console.
4. Move the throttle to the minimum position
(tortoise symbol). Turn the ignition key to
the stop position.
5. Move the steering controls outward.
6. When the mower is standing still,
activate the parking brake by pulling the
lever back.
Moving by Hand
In order for the machine to be moved with the
engine turned off, the system relief valve on
both hydraulic pumps must be opened counter
clockwise 1/4-1/2 turn.
Disengage the mower deck
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Raise the mower deck with the lifting lever on manual
decks
System relief valve on the hydraulic pump
WARNING!
Make no adjustments without:
- the engine stopped,
- the ignition key removed,
- the parking brake activated.