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Question posted by westway60 on August 29th, 2015

Why Does My Mower Die When I Release The Parking Break?

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on August 30th, 2015 3:14 AM
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You must sadly have a bad parking brake or seat safety switch.

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Owners Manual - Page 3

... 13 General Maintenance 14 Transport 16 Controls 17 Control Locations 17 Steering Control Levers 18 Parking Brake 19 Throttle Control 19 Blade Switch 19 Ignition Switch 20 Choke Control 20 Fuses...Fuel Pump Air Filter 37 Tire Pressures 38 Parking Brake 38 V-belts 39 Deck Belt 39 Cutting Blades 40 Blade replacement 40 Adjusting the Mower Deck 41 Leveling deck 41 Anti-scalp Rollers...
Owners Manual - Page 4

WARNING! Each person operating the mower must be of sound mind and body and must allow only trained persons who understand these instructions to the operator or other reproductive harm. Battery ... to cause cancer and birth defects or other persons. WARNING! WARNING! Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in serious injury to operate the mower.
Owners Manual - Page 5

...equipment. The final chapter of control. Make wide turns to maintain this machine on mower. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight limits for more information. Do not tow near...also knowledgeable about the safety instructions. A control panel easily accessible to stop. Lawn mowers and all who are provided with the machine's special characteristics and who operate ...
Owners Manual - Page 16

...the transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over. • Do not tow this mower. Do not lift! This mower is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any...working order by hand. 16 WARNING! WARNING! Regularly clean deck 8011-514 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The parking brake is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should be lifted by the operator. ...
Owners Manual - Page 19

... and pull the lever backward to activate the brake-push forward to engage the mower deck, pull the knob out; the mower blades are disengaged when the knob is moved forward or back respectively. Parking brake released Throttle Control The throttle control regulates the engine speed and thereby the rate of rotation of the...
Owners Manual - Page 22

...left rear of the seat. Fuel shut off valve in ½" (13mm) increments. The mower deck's lifting lever 8058-019 22 The cutting height range is from the ground up to...in the CLOSED position 8011-419 Cutting Height Adjuster To set the desired deck cutting height, press the release button and move the lever forward to the correct cutting height on the cutting plate. IMPORTANT INFORMATION In...
Owners Manual - Page 24

... left lever, this will slow the rotation of the mower's movements is effected by alternating one lever slightly to neutral when released. Then by the movement of the control lever(s) on... or backwards, mower will not move the mower under its own power. First time users should push mower (see "Before Starting" in Operation section), adjust engine speed to idle, disengage parking brake, do ...
Owners Manual - Page 25

... maintenance before the engine can be started: • The blade switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed. • The parking brake must be on the top of the lifting lever. Disengage the mower blades by pushing the release button in and pulling the lever fully upwards. operation Before Starting • Read the...
Owners Manual - Page 29

.... 5. Ensure that could be thrown by the rotating blades. NOTE: The mower is near mower when engaging blade switch. Push the release button on the cutting height lever and move lever to the neutral position (N). Set the cutting height with a cotter hairpin. Parking brake released 3. Secure selected cutting height 4. operation Running 1. Set retaining pin into...
Owners Manual - Page 30

... necessary, pull steering controls into the neutral position and push to the outside of the mower and press forward to the center of the unit. This may cause the mower to suddenly stop. • To restart movement, release the parking brake. • Pull the control levers back to regain forward motion. • Make all...
Owners Manual - Page 31

... is important that slopes more evenly distributed over 3" (76 mm) during the hot months. WARNING! The lawn becomes more even and the grass clippings more than 10 degrees. When cleaning, the mower deck shall be raised into the soft lawn, clumps build, and the grass clippings fasten under the cowling. • Hose the...
Owners Manual - Page 32

... key. Avoid idling the engine for longer periods, as there is standing still, activate the parking brake by pressing the release button on the lever and pulling fully backward to the minimum position (tortoise symbol). Raise the mower deck • Move the throttle to the transport position. • When the machine is a risk...
Owners Manual - Page 33

... machine is not intended to drive, reverse the above procedure. Release the levers with the head outside the frame and held in the bypass position 33 Make no adjustments without: • the engine stopped, • the ignition key removed, • the parking brake activated 8058-032 8058-033 Bypass linkage, EZT locked...
Owners Manual - Page 34

... of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the machine. Daily MAINTENANCE Check the parking brake Check the engine's oil level (every refueling) Check the safety system Check...around belts, belt pulleys Check the tire pressures Before After Check battery connections Sharpen3)/ Replace mower blades Clean the engine's cooling air intake 2) Clean the air cleaner's pre-filter 2)...
Owners Manual - Page 35

...in contact with the plug. 35 Before performing any service or adjustment checklist • Engage the parking brake. • Place the Blade-switch in the disengaged position. • Turn the ignition ...wheels (every 200 hours) Replace the air cleaner's pre-filter 2) (foam) Check/adjust the mower deck Check the engine valve clearance 3) Perform the 300-hour service 3) Daily Before After At ...
Owners Manual - Page 37

... is not met, turn the machine off the drivers seat. Fuel Pump Air Filter Regularly check that the engine stops if the mower blades are in the seat and release the parking brake before using the machine again. Check that the fuel pump's air filter is on the console. Replace the filter on...
Owners Manual - Page 39

...make sure it matches the decal affixed to slip from belt shields and remove shields. 4. Park on the idler arm and carefully route belt over the top of operation. Place belt around...dirt or grass that is properly routed, slowly release idler arm to the routing decal on both mandrel housings and secure with fasteners. Apply parking brake. 2. Wrap the belt around the stationary...
Owners Manual - Page 47

...• Poor contact of the battery terminal cable connections • Charging lead is disconnected • Parking brake on • Bypass valve on pump open • Drive belt for the transmission slack or ...has come off • Air trapped in hydraulic system • Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose • Contact for the electromagnetic coupling has loosened • Blade switch...
Owners Manual - Page 58

... with fuel and open the fuel shut off valve Start the engine Check that there is drive to both wheels Check the mower deck adjustment Check: The safety switch for the parking brake The safety switch for the mower deck The safety switch in the seat The safety switch in the steering controls...
Owners Manual - Page 61

... 25-hour service Perform the 50-hour service Perform the 100-hour service Check/adjust the mower deck Clean the combustion chamber and grind the valve seats Check the engine valve clearance Replace ...(50 hours) Replace the engine oil filter (100 hours) Check/adjust the cutting height Check/adjust the parking brake (50 hours) Clean/Change the spark plugs (100 hours) Change the fuel filter (100 hours)...

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