5.4
STARTING________________________________________________________________
NOTICE
IMPORTANT: Do not use starting assist fluids. Use of
such fluids in the air intake system may be potentially
explosive or cause a "Runaway" engine condition and
could result in serious engine damage.
The engine is equipped with an air intake heating system.
This system does not require glowlugs to start the
engine.
1. Sit in operator's seat, make sure the power take-off
switch (Y) is OFF and the parking brake is engaged.
Remove feet from pedals. Always use the seat belt
when operating mowers equipped with a ROPS.
2. Set throttle lever (M) to half throttle.
3. Turn ignition switch (V) to RUN ( ).
At this time the engine oil pressure and battery
warning lights will come on.
4. Then immediately turn ignition key to START ( ).
Release as soon as engine starts.
NOTICE
Do not hold key in START position for more than 10
seconds at a time. After 10 seconds the starting circuit
will shut down and must be reset by returning the key to
the OFF position.
If engine fails to start, return ignition switch to the
OFF position. Allow 30 seconds between start-up
attempts to allow time for engine starter motor to
cool.
5. All warning lights should go off after engine starts.
NOTICE
The hydraulic oil warning light (W) may remain on until
oil has warmed up. Wait until oil has warmed up and
light goes out before operating mower. If light remains
on even after oil has reached operating temperature,
change oil filters. See Parts & Maintenance Manual.
OPERATION
!
WARNING
1) READ OPERATORS MANUAL. DO NOT
ALLOW UNTRAINED OPERATORS TO
USE THIS MACHINE.
2) KEEP SHIELDS IN PLACE AND
HARDWARE SECURELY FASTENED.
3) BEFORE YOU CLEAN, ADJUST,
OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT,
DISENGAGE ALL DRIVES, ENGAGE
PARKING BRAKE AND STOP ENGINE.
4) KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING
AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS.
5) NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS
6) KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY.
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