Operator's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

Before servicing or making adjustments to the

machine, stop engine and remove key from

the switch. Lower cutting units to the ground.

STARTING AND STOPPING

IMPORTANT: The fuel system must be bled if any of

the following situations have occurred.

A. Initial start up of a new machine.

B. Engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.

C. Maintenance has been performed upon fuel

system components; i.e., filter replaced,

separator serviced, etc.

Refer to Bleeding The Fuel System

1. Sit on the seat, keep foot off traction pedal. Assure

parking brake is engaged, traction pedal is in

NEUTRAL, throttle is in FAST position and the

ENABLE / DISABLE switch is in the DISABLE position.

2. Turn ignition switch to ON / Preheat position. An

automatic timer will control preheat for 6 seconds. After

preheat, turn key to START position. CRANK ENGINE

FOR NO LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. Release key

when engine starts. If additional preheat is required,

turn key to OFF position then to ON / preheat position.

Repeat process as required.

3. Run engine at idle speed or partial throttle until

engine warms up.

Note: Move throttle to FAST position when restarting a

warm engine.

4. To stop, move all controls to NEUTRAL and set

parking brake. Return throttle to the idle position, turn

key to OFF and remove it from switch.

BLEEDING FUEL SYSTEM (Fig. 25 - 27)

1. Raise hood over engine.

2. Loosen air bleed screw on top of fuel filter/water

separator (Fig. 25).

Figure 25

1. Air bleed screw

3. Pump lever on fuel pump (Fig. 26) until a solid

stream of fuel flows out around screw. Tighten air bleed

screw.

Figure 26

1. Fuel pump lever

4. Open the air bleed screw on the fuel injection

pump (Fig. 27) with a 12 mm wrench.

Figure 27

1. Fuel injection pump bleed screw