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109-2928 Rev. A
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦
Engine coolant is toxic.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦
Swallowing coolant can cause poisoning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Do not swallow
♦
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
With
cool engine
, check that coolant level is up
to the indicator line on the overflow bottle. If not,
add 50/50 coolant mix to overflow bottle to bring
the level up to the indicator line. Also check
coolant level in radiator. Fill it as high as possible
with 50/50 coolant mix.
NOTE: Units should only be filled with Dex Cool©
extended life coolant, which can be identified
by its orange color.
Service the Hydraulic Oil
The machine is shipped with hydraulic oil in the
reservoir.
1. Run the machine for approximately 15 minutes to
allow any extra air to purge out of the hydraulic
system.
2. Check hydraulic reservoir and if necessary fill the
reservoir to the appropriate level with Mobil 1
15W-50 synthetic motor oil.
3. Replace hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten until
snug.
Do not overtighten.
NOTE:
The baffle is labeled “HOT” and “COLD”.
The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil.
The “HOT” level shows the level of oil when it is at
225°F (107°C). The “COLD” level shows the level of
the oil when it is at 75°F (24°C). Fill to the
appropriate level depending upon the temperature of
the oil. For example: If the oil is about 150° F (65°C).
Fill to halfway between the “HOT” and “COLD” levels.
If the oil is at room temperature (about 75° F (24°C)),
fill only to the “COLD” level.
Unit Tracking
Operate unit with both drive levers pushed to the full
forward position. Verify that the unit tracks in a straight
line. If not, adjust motion control linkages to correct
tracking as described in Operator’s Manual Adjustment
Section 4.2.11.
Checking Safety Interlock System
1. Check starting circuit. The starter should crank
with the parking brake
engaged
, PTO
disengaged
, the operator in the seat, and
motion control levers moved out in the
neutral
lock
position.
Disengage parking brake. The starter must not
crank.
Engage parking brake and engage PTO. The
starter must not crank.
Disengage parking brake and move each drive
lever in separately. Starter must not crank.
Move both drive levers in. Starter must not
crank.
2. Check the kill circuits. Run engine at one-third
throttle,
disengage
parking brake and
raise off
of seat (but do not get off of machine) engine
must stop
after approx. 1/2 second has
elapsed.
Run engine at one-third throttle,
engage PTO
and
raise off
of seat (but do not get off of
machine) engine
must stop
after 1/2 second
has elapsed.
Run engine at one-third throttle, with brake
disengaged, move levers in and raise off seat
(but do not get off of machine) engine
must
stop
after 1/2 second has elapsed.
Run engine at one-third throttle and move
left
motion control lever in
- engine
must stop.
Repeat moving the
right lever in
, then moving
both levers in
- engine
must stop
whether
operator is
on seat or not
.
NOTE: If machine
does not
pass any of these
tests, diagnose and repair any malfunctions
before final delivery to customer.
IMPORTANT: It is essential that operator
safety mechanisms be connected and in
proper operating condition prior to use for
mowing.