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CHAPTER 7. OPERATION 1.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION: ・Before starting the engine, be sure to carry out the pre-operation inspection in accordance with the periodical inspection table. ・Follow instructions given in " CHAPTER 1. FOR SAFE OPERATION. " ・Follow instructions given on the caution labels on the front mower, mower deck and collector.
2.
STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING: Never attempt to start the engine in an enclosed place with poor ventilation. Be sure to provide sufficient ventilation, as exhaust fumes can be lethal.
IMPORTANT:Before starting the engine, close the engine hood securely. Sit down on the operator's seat properly, and depress the brake pedal, otherwise the engine cannot be started. a.
Close the engine hood securely.
b.
Sit on the operator's seat properly.
c.
Apply the parking brake, 1, securely.
d.
Move the mower lift lever, 2, forward to the DOWN position.
e.
Lift down and dump down the collector by moving collector lift lever, 3, and collector dump lever, 4, forward.
f.
Depress the brake pedal, 5, fully.
g.
Insert the starter key into the starter switch, 6, and turn the key to the ON position. Make sure that the charge lamp and oil pressure lamp are both illuminated.
FIG. 41
h.
i.
(1) Parking brake lever (5) Brake pedal (6) Starter switch
2
4
3
7 A
Move the throttle lever, 7, to an intermediate speed position between the high speed and low speed positions. (2) (3) (4) (7)
Turn the starter switch to the GLOW position and hold it there for five to ten seconds.
IMPORTANT: Never keep on glow position more than 10 seconds, or the glow plugs may burn out.
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B
FIG. 42 Mower lift lever Collector lift lever Collector dump lever Throttle lever A: High speed B: Low speed
