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... Fuel Tank 23 Fuel Shut Off Valve 24 Cutting Height Adjuster 24 Bypass Linkages 24 OPERATION 25 Training 25 Steering 25 SmartSwitch Ignition 26 Before Starting 27 Starting the Engine 28 Ignition System Faults 31 Running 32 Stopping the Engine 33 Operating On Hills 34 Mowing Tips 35 Headlights 36 Weak Battery...
... Fuel Tank 23 Fuel Shut Off Valve 24 Cutting Height Adjuster 24 Bypass Linkages 24 OPERATION 25 Training 25 Steering 25 SmartSwitch Ignition 26 Before Starting 27 Starting the Engine 28 Ignition System Faults 31 Running 32 Stopping the Engine 33 Operating On Hills 34 Mowing Tips 35 Headlights 36 Weak Battery...
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... are found on the machine and in the manual. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. RN Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Cold Weather Start Fuel Warning!
... are found on the machine and in the manual. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. RN Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Cold Weather Start Fuel Warning!
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... OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting the machine Clear the area of bystanders before operating. Read them carefully. SAFETY Safety Instructions These instructions are for use by the blades. •...material against a wall or obstruction. Always turn off blades, set park brake and stop engine before dismounting. 8011-512 Read the operator manual before starting . • It is recommended that you are mowing and can provide help in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
... OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting the machine Clear the area of bystanders before operating. Read them carefully. SAFETY Safety Instructions These instructions are for use by the blades. •...material against a wall or obstruction. Always turn off blades, set park brake and stop engine before dismounting. 8011-512 Read the operator manual before starting . • It is recommended that you are mowing and can provide help in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
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... other hidden objects. Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to roll over accidents, which could overturn the machine. Tires may lose traction. • Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on all slopes requires extra caution.
... other hidden objects. Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to roll over accidents, which could overturn the machine. Tires may lose traction. • Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on all slopes requires extra caution.
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... otherwise cause the fuel to cool before refueling. Do not use extreme care in handling gasoline. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. • Do not start the engine near spilled fuel. • Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent. • If leaks arise in contact with the engine running. Safe ..., refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in fuel system, engine must not be started when the driver's floor plate or any protective plate for burns if touched. If this is complete. The engine must not be...
... otherwise cause the fuel to cool before refueling. Do not use extreme care in handling gasoline. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. • Do not start the engine near spilled fuel. • Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent. • If leaks arise in contact with the engine running. Safe ..., refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. • Keep the nozzle in fuel system, engine must not be started when the driver's floor plate or any protective plate for burns if touched. If this is complete. The engine must not be...
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... there is removed from the battery first and reconnect it last. • Do not make a bridge short circuit across the starter relay to cool before starting. • Never make repairs before putting it in an open vessel. • Never work with water. Wrap the blades or use approved repair parts for...
... there is removed from the battery first and reconnect it last. • Do not make a bridge short circuit across the starter relay to cool before starting. • Never make repairs before putting it in an open vessel. • Never work with water. Wrap the blades or use approved repair parts for...
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Conditions for five minutes if the operator leaves the seat after setting the park brake. The blades will be started , the engine will continue to run for starting or driving under the following conditions. This allows the operator to leave the machine momentarily to remove obstacles from the ... ) to reenter the passcode. See Ignition System Faults in neutral. The engine can only be disengaged by the safety system. After the machine is started when: • The mower blades are disengaged. • The park brake is on. • The motion control levers are in the Operation ...
Conditions for five minutes if the operator leaves the seat after setting the park brake. The blades will be started , the engine will continue to run for starting or driving under the following conditions. This allows the operator to leave the machine momentarily to remove obstacles from the ... ) to reenter the passcode. See Ignition System Faults in neutral. The engine can only be disengaged by the safety system. After the machine is started when: • The mower blades are disengaged. • The park brake is on. • The motion control levers are in the Operation ...
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... move the throttle control back to the snowflake symbol. The park brake is pulled up. Once the engine has started, slowly move the throttle control forward past the start 20 8058-187 8058-247 8058-286 Release the park brake before dismounting. Push the release button and pull the... lever backward to activate the brake-push forward to release it. Cold Weather start detent to the full throttle position. For best mower performance and battery charging, USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN STARTING OR MOWING. Always set the park brake before moving when engaging the park brake. ...
... move the throttle control back to the snowflake symbol. The park brake is pulled up. Once the engine has started, slowly move the throttle control forward past the start 20 8058-187 8058-247 8058-286 Release the park brake before dismounting. Push the release button and pull the... lever backward to activate the brake-push forward to release it. Cold Weather start detent to the full throttle position. For best mower performance and battery charging, USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN STARTING OR MOWING. Always set the park brake before moving when engaging the park brake. ...
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Ignition Switch The ignition switch is used to start and stop the engine. See Battery Voltage Light in the Operation section. 8058-247 1 2 1. Battery voltage light 2. Headlights indicator Courtesy lights 8058-239 21 See ... be used to check the battery condition. Button 2 will turn on the control panel and is placed on /off the headlights. See SmartSwitch Ignition and Starting in the Operation section for instructions. The mower blades are disengaged when the knob is below the normal operating power. Blade switch 8058-247 Ignition...
Ignition Switch The ignition switch is used to start and stop the engine. See Battery Voltage Light in the Operation section. 8058-247 1 2 1. Battery voltage light 2. Headlights indicator Courtesy lights 8058-239 21 See ... be used to check the battery condition. Button 2 will turn on the control panel and is placed on /off the headlights. See SmartSwitch Ignition and Starting in the Operation section for instructions. The mower blades are disengaged when the knob is below the normal operating power. Blade switch 8058-247 Ignition...
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... and the exhaust system, become very hot during storage. The engine will run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run on the left hand side of the machine. It is not allowed. The tank capacity is 3.5 gallons (13.25... liters). Do not use gasoline near an open flame. Fill to insure good cold weather starting. Acidic gas can attract moisture which leads to engine and components may occur. 23 Do not overfill. Fuse 8058-234 Fuel Tank Read the safety...
... and the exhaust system, become very hot during storage. The engine will run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run on the left hand side of the machine. It is not allowed. The tank capacity is 3.5 gallons (13.25... liters). Do not use gasoline near an open flame. Fill to insure good cold weather starting. Acidic gas can attract moisture which leads to engine and components may occur. 23 Do not overfill. Fuse 8058-234 Fuel Tank Read the safety...
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See Before Starting in the Operation section to 4" (102 mm) in the CLOSED position Cutting Height Adjuster To set the desired deck cutting height, press the release button ...
See Before Starting in the Operation section to 4" (102 mm) in the CLOSED position Cutting Height Adjuster To set the desired deck cutting height, press the release button ...
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...a forward direction pull the left lever back towards the neutral position while maintaining the position of the left wheel. To turn . 25 Training Due to start the engine (see Moving Machine By Hand in the Operation section) to an open, flat area without other in the reverse position, complete the turn... control levers back to the neutral position and the mower should be reviewed in its own power, the operator must sit in the seat and start moving . To zero turn mowers are far more maneuverable than typical riding mowers. Then by the movement of the control lever(s) on each side...
...a forward direction pull the left lever back towards the neutral position while maintaining the position of the left wheel. To turn . 25 Training Due to start the engine (see Moving Machine By Hand in the Operation section) to an open, flat area without other in the reverse position, complete the turn... control levers back to the neutral position and the mower should be reviewed in its own power, the operator must sit in the seat and start moving . To zero turn mowers are far more maneuverable than typical riding mowers. Then by the movement of the control lever(s) on each side...
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...8058-235 Enter passcode and then press the S/S button 8058-236 26 The blue indicator will blink green to blinking blue and retry the programming, starting at the same time for the S/S button to return to signal the passcode has been accepted. 4. The indicator will then be changed prior to... five digits and then press the S/S button. To initialize the ignition system, press the START/ STOP (S/S) button on the ignition switch or sit on the seat. The blue indicator will blink, showing the system is preset at the factory....
...8058-235 Enter passcode and then press the S/S button 8058-236 26 The blue indicator will blink green to blinking blue and retry the programming, starting at the same time for the S/S button to return to signal the passcode has been accepted. 4. The indicator will then be changed prior to... five digits and then press the S/S button. To initialize the ignition system, press the START/ STOP (S/S) button on the ignition switch or sit on the seat. The blue indicator will blink, showing the system is preset at the factory....
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...into the activated position. • Both steering controls must be up into the desired cut height. Lengthways adjustment 5. The following conditions must be fulfilled before starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the fuel tank. 4. Read the sections on Safety and Controls before the engine can be... started: • The blade switch must be pressed downward into the disengaged position. • The park brake must be in the locked (outer) neutral position. ...
...into the activated position. • Both steering controls must be up into the desired cut height. Lengthways adjustment 5. The following conditions must be fulfilled before starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the fuel tank. 4. Read the sections on Safety and Controls before the engine can be... started: • The blade switch must be pressed downward into the disengaged position. • The park brake must be in the locked (outer) neutral position. ...
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Mower deck lifting lever 3. Disengage the mower blades by pushing the release button on the seat. 2. Raise the mower deck by pressing the blade switch downwards. 8058-187 Blade switch 8058-247 28 Activate the park brake by pushing the release button in and pulling the lever fully upwards. 8058-019 Pull park brake upwards to the locked (transport) position. Sit on the top of the lifting lever. Pull the lifting lever backward to activate 4. OPERATION Starting the Engine 1.
Mower deck lifting lever 3. Disengage the mower blades by pushing the release button on the seat. 2. Raise the mower deck by pressing the blade switch downwards. 8058-187 Blade switch 8058-247 28 Activate the park brake by pushing the release button in and pulling the lever fully upwards. 8058-019 Pull park brake upwards to the locked (transport) position. Sit on the top of the lifting lever. Pull the lifting lever backward to activate 4. OPERATION Starting the Engine 1.
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... will result in neutral position 6. Full throttle position 8058-190 8058-248 29 When the engine has started, move the throttle from the cold weather starting position. Failure to move the throttle lever back to full throttle detent and allow the engine to warm up to aid in setting the control. ...
... will result in neutral position 6. Full throttle position 8058-190 8058-248 29 When the engine has started, move the throttle from the cold weather starting position. Failure to move the throttle lever back to full throttle detent and allow the engine to warm up to aid in setting the control. ...
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...switch for three seconds and then release. Press and release the S/S button to run out of the normal five seconds), allowing time for the ignition start attempt to a rapid green blink. This will wake up to ten seconds (instead of gas, the engine may require an extended...cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive system damage. Press and hold . Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to start 8058-253 WARNING! Do not use a press and release method for fuel to be pulled into the engine. 30 Press S/S button to attempt...
...switch for three seconds and then release. Press and release the S/S button to run out of the normal five seconds), allowing time for the ignition start attempt to a rapid green blink. This will wake up to ten seconds (instead of gas, the engine may require an extended...cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive system damage. Press and hold . Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to start 8058-253 WARNING! Do not use a press and release method for fuel to be pulled into the engine. 30 Press S/S button to attempt...
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... allow the unit to warn when any part of the safety system is disconnected. OPERATION Ignition System Faults The SmartSwitch Ignition is programmed to be started until all system faults are not in the neutral (outer) position. 8058-238 Motion control lever fault light 8058-239 31 The blade switch fault...
... allow the unit to warn when any part of the safety system is disconnected. OPERATION Ignition System Faults The SmartSwitch Ignition is programmed to be started until all system faults are not in the neutral (outer) position. 8058-238 Motion control lever fault light 8058-239 31 The blade switch fault...
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... reset after the operator leaves the seat. Disengage the mower deck by pressing the blade switch down thirty seconds after a few moments and return to -start mode with a blinking green light. If the engine has been worked hard, allow it is standing still, activate the park brake by pressing and holding...
... reset after the operator leaves the seat. Disengage the mower deck by pressing the blade switch down thirty seconds after a few moments and return to -start mode with a blinking green light. If the engine has been worked hard, allow it is standing still, activate the park brake by pressing and holding...
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... mower and press forward to the center of the unit. WARNING! Do not drive across slopes. • The slowest speed possible should be used before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on Slopes in neutral position • To restart movement, release the park brake. • Pull...
... mower and press forward to the center of the unit. WARNING! Do not drive across slopes. • The slowest speed possible should be used before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on Slopes in neutral position • To restart movement, release the park brake. • Pull...