Parklander PZT-52C User manual

Parklander Zero Turn
Operator’s Manual
Power Products
Phone: +61 (2) 9584 7700
Free fax: 1800 802 789
Fax: +61 (2) 9153 9122
www.parklands.net
PZT-52C
106 Belmore road north Riverwood
2210 Sydney NSW Australia

General
General
General
General Information
Information
Information
Information
Thank you for choosing Parklander as your preferred lawn mowing machine.
This owner
’
s manual contains information on safety instructions, assembly requirements,operation
instructions and maintenance requirements to assist you in the correct use of the machine.
The manual also contains information on adjustment settings and troubleshooting procedures which you may
require then.
We
advise that you read this manual in its entirety before operating the units performance features, assembly
and maintenance requirements,to ensure that you prolong the life of your machine and promote quality and
maximum efficiency.
As with all mechanical equipment ,your machine will require cleaning and upkeep,remembering that it
’
s
important to regularly lubricate the machine as specified in the manual.
If the owners manual becomes lost or damaged in any way,please ensure that you seek a replacement copy
immediately by contacting our sales department.(phone number)
If additional information is required please contact our sales department.[or your preferred dealer]
The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing .
However due to possible in-line production changes,your machine may vary slightly in detail.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time
without incurring any obligation to make such changes to previously manufactured products.
IMPORTTANT
IMPORTTANT
IMPORTTANT
IMPORTTANT
This
This
This
This machine
machine
machine
machine is
is
is
is not
not
not
not a
a
a
a toy
toy
toy
toy it
it
it
it is
is
is
is a
a
a
a power
power
power
power equipment
equipment
equipment
equipment designed
designed
designed
designed for
for
for
for lawn
lawn
lawn
lawn and
and
and
and garden
garden
garden
garden maintenance,
maintenance,
maintenance,
maintenance,
therefore
therefore
therefore
therefore should
should
should
should be
be
be
be treated
treated
treated
treated as
as
as
as such,any
such,any
such,any
such,any misuse
misuse
misuse
misuse or
or
or
or mistreatment
mistreatment
mistreatment
mistreatment of
of
of
of the
the
the
the machine
machine
machine
machine may
may
may
may result
result
result
result in
in
in
in death
death
death
death or
or
or
or
serious
serious
serious
serious injure
injure
injure
injure to
to
to
to the
the
the
the operator.Any
operator.Any
operator.Any
operator.Any mishandling
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or
or
or misuse
misuse
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of
of
of the
the
the
the machine
machine
machine
machine may
may
may
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result
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result in
in
in
in direct
direct
direct
direct damage
damage
damage
damage
to
to
to
to the
the
the
the machine.It
machine.It
machine.It
machine.It is
is
is
is the
the
the
the responsibility
responsibility
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of the
the
the
the operator
operator
operator
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to
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all
times
times
times
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and adhere
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to the
the
the
the safety
safety
safety
safety instructions
instructions
instructions
instructions outlined
outlined
outlined
outlined in
in
in
in the
the
the
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to
to
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or
or
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serious injure
injure
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injure or
or
or
or
damage
damage
damage
damage to
to
to
to the
the
the
the machine.
machine.
machine.
machine.

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
1. SAFETY SYMBOLS ............................................................................................................................... - 2 -
2. SAFETY DECALS ................................................................................................................................... - 2 -
3. SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... - 4 -
3.1. Trainings .......................................................................................................................................... - 4 -
3.2. Preparation ....................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
3.3. Fuel Handling Safety ....................................................................................................................... - 5 -
3.4. Operational Safety ........................................................................................................................... - 6 -
3.5. Maintenance Safety ......................................................................................................................... - 6 -
3.6. Storing Safely .................................................................................................................................. - 7 -
4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................ - 8 -
4.1. Uncrate Mower ................................................................................................................................ - 8 -
4.2. Install Roller Protection System ...................................................................................................... - 8 -
4.3. Install Steering Lever ....................................................................................................................... - 8 -
4.4. Install Discharge Chute ................................................................................................................... - 8 -
4.5. Service Battery ................................................................................................................................ - 8 -
4.6. Service Engine ................................................................................................................................. - 9 -
4.7. Service Hydraulic Oil ...................................................................................................................... - 9 -
5. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................ - 9 -
5.1. Controls And Switches .................................................................................................................. - 10 -
5.2. Pre-Start Check List ....................................................................................................................... - 11 -
5.3. Mounting And Dismounting The Mower ...................................................................................... - 12 -
5.4. Starting The Engine ....................................................................................................................... - 12 -
5.5. Cold Weather Starting Tips ............................................................................................................ - 13 -
5.6. Steering Lever Operation ............................................................................................................... - 13 -
5.7. Mowing ......................................................................................................................................... - 15 -
5.8. Uneven Terrain .............................................................................................................................. - 16 -
5.9. Stopping The Engine ..................................................................................................................... - 16 -
5.10. Transporting Machine .................................................................................................................. - 17 -
5.11. Loading Machine ......................................................................................................................... - 17 -
5.12. Storing Safely .............................................................................................................................. - 17 -
6. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................... - 18 -
6.1. Check Engine Oil Level ................................................................................................................ - 18 -
6.2. Checking Drive System Fluid Level .............................................................................................. - 18 -
6.3. Lubrication .................................................................................................................................... - 18 -
6.4. Capacities ...................................................................................................................................... - 19 -
6.5. Tire Air Pressure ............................................................................................................................ - 19 -
6.6. Drive System ................................................................................................................................. - 19 -
6.7. Crankcase Oil And Air Filter ......................................................................................................... - 19 -
6.8. Battery Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... - 19 -
6.9. Deck Cleaning ............................................................................................................................... - 19 -
6.10. Blade Inspection .......................................................................................................................... - 20 -

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6.11. Blade Removal ............................................................................................................................ - 20 -
6.12. Blade Sharpening ......................................................................................................................... - 20 -
6.13. Balancing the Mower Blades ....................................................................................................... - 20 -
6.14. Blade Installation ......................................................................................................................... - 21 -
7. ADJUST MENTS .................................................................................................................................... - 21 -
7.1. Cutting Height Adjustment ......................................................................................................... - 21 -
7.2. Deck Leveling Adjustment . ........................................................................................................... - 22 -
7.3. Deck Belt Adjustment .................................................................................................................... - 22 -
7.4. D ump Drive Belt Adjustment . ....................................................................................................... - 23 -
7.5. Neutral A djustment. ....................................................................................................................... - 23 -
7.6. Seat Adjustment. ............................................................................................................................ - 24 -
7.7. Parking Brake Adjustment ............................................................................................................. - 24 -
8. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................... - 24 -
9. ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM .................................................................................................................... - 28 -
Warranty Terms & Conditions ...................................................................................................................... - 30 -

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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Engine
Engine
Engine B&S t wo cylinder, 4 cycle
Model No.
Professional
Professional
Professional
Professional Series
Series
Series
Series M44P7
M44P7
M44P7
M44P7
Horsepower
(G.I.H.P.) 26 HP ( 19.39 kw)
Displacement 724 cc.
No-load r.p.m. 3600 r/min
Charging System 12VDC 12.5 amp. negative ground
Starter Electric
Electrical System Safety interlocked
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck Drive
Drive
Drive
Drive Electric clutch
Drive
Drive
Drive
Drive System
System
System
System D ual Hydro-Gear Commercial ZT-5400
Steering
Steering
Steering
Steering
Dual levers independently control speed and direction of travel
Zero turning radius
Speed
Speed
Speed
Speed
Forward (variable) 0 to 9 .4 m.p.h. ( 15.8 km/h)
backward
(variable) 0 to 5.6 m.p.h. (9 km/h)
Fuel
Fuel
Fuel
Fuel Tank
Tank
Tank
Tank
Capacity
Capacity
Capacity
Capacity 10 U.S. gal. ( 38 L .)
Tire
Tire
Tire
Tire Sizes
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes
Drive Wheels 23
×
10.5
-
12 4 ply rated
Front Wheels 13
×
6.50
-
6 4 ply rated
Dimensions
Dimensions
Dimensions
Dimensions of
of
of
of Tractor
Tractor
Tractor
Tractor
Seat Back Height 47.2 "
(
1 .2 m
)
Seat Cushion
Height 30.3 "
(
0.77 m
)
Tractor Width 5 3.1 " (1 .35 m )
Tractor Length 82.7 "
(
2 .1 m
)
Wheel Base 39.8 "
(
1 .01 m
)
Weight - Uncrated 1037 lbs. ( 470 kg.)
Weight - Crated 1213 lbs. ( 550 kg.)

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Familiarize yourself with the following
safety decals and instruction labels. They
are critical for the safe operation of your
machine.
1. On The Front Frame
2. On The Right Frame
3. Under The Belt Shields,LH & RH
4. On The Mower Deck,RH
5. On The Console
6. Rear Of The Shield Of Engine,LH & RH
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10.On The Front Mower Deck
11.On The Rear Of Right Wheel Shield
12.On The Head Shield ,LH & RH
13.On The Left Wheel Shield
14.On The Rear Frame,LH & RH
15.On The Mower Deck,LH & RH
16.Front Of Mower Deck
17.Besides Mounting Plate Of Fuse
18.On the out of wheel hub
19.On The Front Frame
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SAFETY
SAFETY
SAFETY
SAFETY INFORMATION
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
CAUTION
CAUTION
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3.1.
3.1.
3.1.
3.1. Trainings
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the fuel tank or container opening at all
times until fueling is complete.
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Never use cellular phones or other portable
electronic devices when handling fuel.
3.4.
3.4.
3.4.
3.4. Operational
Operational
Operational
Operational Safety
Safety
Safety
Safety
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Read “ Operation ” section of this manual
before attempting to operate this machine.
�
DO NOT operate without ROPS (Roll
Over Protection System) deployed.
�
Fenders serve as shields. DO NOT
operate without them.
�
DO NOT drive machine without mower
deck installed. The proper stability of the
machine depends on the weight of the
mower deck.
�
Keep bystanders away from equipment
whi st it is in operation.
�
Keep children and pets a safe distance.
Never direct ly discharge toward s a person .
�
Start engine from operator
’
s seat after
disengaging PTO and placing steering
levers into the swing-out (neutral lock)
position.
�
Keep hands and feet away from
underneath mower deck while engine is
running. Keep clear of all moving parts on
machine.
�
Wear suitable hearing protection devices
to protect engine noise.
�
DO
DO
DO
DO NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT operate in backward unless
absolutely necessary and ensure the area
behind you is clear and safe .
�
The machine is equipped with a foldable
ROPS, always wear seatbelt when ROPS
is deployed.
�
When foldable ROPS must be down (i.e.
loading or unloading on an enclosed
trailer), DO NOT use seatbelt and drive
car efully.
�
DO NOT move steering levers from
forward to backward or backward to
forward position rapidly. The sudden
direction change may cause loss of
control.
�
DO NOT operate on steep slopes.
�
DO NOT stop, start or change directions
suddenly on slopes.
�
Use extr a care and maintain minimum
ground speed when traveling or operating
on a slope, over rough ground, or when
operating close to ditches and fences.
�
Keep alert for holes, rocks, roots and
other hidden hazards in the terrain. Keep
away from drop-offs and soft
embankments.
�
Stop machine and mower deck
immediately while striking an obstruction
or hard object . Turn engine off, inspect
machine and mower deck. Repair any
damage before resuming operation.
�
Disengage PTO, stop engine, select park
brake, remove key and wait for all
movement to stop before dismounting,
making adjustments, cleaning, or
unclogging the machine.
�
Never transport mower with blades
running. Disengage PTO before crossing
streets, sidewalks, driveways, etc.
�
Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
�
This machine is not equipped for
highway use, especially when safety
lighting and marking is required. It is
NOT a recreational vehicle.
�
This unit is not equipped with a drawbar.
DO NOT pull loads.
�
Take all possible precautions when the
machine is unattended: disengage PTO,
lower mower deck, place steering levers in
neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key from ignition.
�
Never carry passengers.
�
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area
without adequate ventilation. Exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide, which is
an odorless and deadly poison.
3.5.
3.5.
3.5.
3.5. Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance Safety
Safety
Safety
Safety
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machine parked on a hard level surface;
with the engine stopped and the PTO
disengaged; with the park brake set; and
with the key removed from the ignition.
�
Always remove the grounded (-) clamp
from the battery when performing
maintenance on the engine, clutch, or any
other electrical system.
�
Always wear tight fitting clothing and
safety equipment when preforming
maintenance . Keep work area clean and
dry.
�
Never work under the machine without
jack stands or other equivalent safety
blocks. DO NOT depends solely on
mechanical or hydraulic jacks or lifts for
support. Always use adequate wheel
chocks on tires remaining on the ground.
�
Hydraulic hoses can fail due to physical
damage, kinks, age, and exposure. Check
hoses regularly. Replace damaged hoses.
�
Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
Avoid risks by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic or other lines.
Tighten all connections before applying
pressure. If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately.
�
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard
by placing it under suspected leaks .
Protect hands and body from high pressure
fluids.
�
If it is necessary to run an engine in an
enclosed area, remove the exhaust gases
from the area with an exhaust pipe
extension. If an exhaust pipe extension is
not available, work near the open doors
and windows .
�
Waste products such as used oil, fuel,
and batteries can harm the environment
and people. Dispose of waste products
properly.
�
Never attempt to disconnect or alter any
part of the safety interlock systems.
�
DO NOT change engine governor
settings.
�
Keep engine free of grass, leaves, or
excess grease to reduce fire hazard and
minimize engine overheating.
�
Keep machine and mower deck in good
operating condition and all safety devices
in proper place.
�
Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and
screws. Check that all locking pins are
properly installed and in good condition.
�
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust
and service as required.
3.6.
3.6.
3.6.
3.6. Storing
Storing
Storing
Storing Safely
Safely
Safely
Safely
�
Never store the machine with gasoline in
the tank inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer, or other gas appliance. Allow
engine to cool before storing .
�
If engine is to be unused for 30 days or
more, add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel
system.
A
fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
additive in minimizing the formation of
fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or
storage container. Always follow mix ratio
found on stabilizer container. Run engine
at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow it to reach the carburetor.
�
If draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an
approved container outdoors and away
from open flame.
�
Always provide adequate ventilation
when running engine indoors. Exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide, which is
an odorless and deadly poison.
�
Remove all accumulated debris from
mower deck and tractor.
�
Sand areas where paint is chipped and
rep air to prevent rust. Lubricate all
locations to prevent moisture damage
during storage.

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4.
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
4.1.
4.1.
4.1.
4.1. Uncrate
Uncrate
Uncrate
Uncrate Mower
Mower
Mower
Mower
4.2.
4.2.
4.2.
4.2. Install
Install
Install
Install Roller
Roller
Roller
Roller Protection
Protection
Protection
Protection System
System
System
System
4..2.1
4..2.1
4..2.1
4..2.1 Locate and align the left and
right lower roll bar tubes with the
machine frame(Refer to Figure 3),
torque all the nuts to 41-47N.m
Figure 3
4.2.2
4.2.2
4.2.2
4.2.2 Locate the upper u-shaped section
of the roll bar. Install the upper roller
section using the latch pin
assemblies .Refer to Figure 4.
Figure 4
4.3.
4.3.
4.3.
4.3. Install
Install
Install
Install Steering
Steering
Steering
Steering Lever
Lever
Lever
Lever
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1
4.3.1 Loosen and remove the two bolts
and spring s which attach to the control
arm shaft .
4.3.2
4.3.2
4.3.2
4.3.2 Place the lever on the outside of
the control arm shaft and secure with
bolts and washers (Refer to Figure
5),t ighten until snug . Repeat on
opposite side of unit.
Figure 5
4.4.
4.4.
4.4.
4.4. Install
Install
Install
Install Discharge
Discharge
Discharge
Discharge Chute
Chute
Chute
Chute
Locate the discharge to the mower
deck(Refer to Figure 6) and tighten knob
until chute is snug .
Figure 6
4.5.
4.5.
4.5.
4.5. Service
Service
Service
Service Battery
Battery
Battery
Battery
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
Charging the battery may produce explosive
gasses that can explode causing serious
injury.Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes
away from battery
4.5.1
4.5.1
4.5.1
4.5.1 Remove left shield components to gain
access to the battery.
4.5.2
4.5.2
4.5.2
4.5.2 Check the voltage of the battery with a

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digital voltmeter, Locate the voltage of the
battery in the table below and charge the
battery for the recommended time (Refer to
Table 1) interval to bring the charge up to a
full charge of 12.6V olts or greater.
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Make
Make
Make
Make sure
sure
sure
sure the
the
the
the negative
negative
negative
negative &
&
&
&
positive
positive
positive
positive battery
battery
battery
battery cables
cables
cables
cables are
are
are
are correctly
correctly
correctly
correctly
connected
connected
connected
connected ,
,
,
, and
and
and
and the
the
the
the battery
battery
battery
battery charger
charger
charger
charger used
used
used
used
for
for
for
for charging
charging
charging
charging the
the
the
the battery
battery
battery
battery has
has
has
has an
an
an
an output
output
output
output of
of
of
of
16
16
16
16 volts
volts
volts
volts and
and
and
and 7
7
7
7 amps
amps
amps
amps or
or
or
or less
less
less
less to
to
to
to avoid
avoid
avoid
avoid
damaging
damaging
damaging
damaging the
the
the
the battery.
battery.
battery.
battery.
Table 1
V oltage Reading Percent Charge Maximum Charger settings Charging Interval
12.6 or greater 100% 16V olts/7 amps No charging Required
12.4-12.6 75%-100% 16V olts/7 amps 30 Minutes
12.2-12.4 50%-75% 16V olts/7 amps 1 Hour
12.0-12.2 25%-50% 14.4V olts/4 amps 2 Hours
11.7-12.0 0-25% 14.4V olts/4 amps 3 Hours
11.7 or less 0% 14.4V olts/4 amps 6 Hours or more
4.5.3
4.5.3
4.5.3
4.5.3 Connecting the negative battery cables:
Note:
Note:
Note:
Note: If the positive cable is also
disconnected, connect the positive (red) cable
to the positive battery terminal first, then the
negative (black) cable to the negative battery
terminal. Slip insulator boot over the positive
terminal.
Note:
Note:
Note:
Note: If time does not permit charging the
battery, or if charging equipment is not
available, connect the negative battery cables
and run the vehicle continuously for 20 to 30
minutes to sufficiently charge the battery.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
�
Battery contains sulfuric acid, avoid
contact and always shield eyes, face, skin
and clothing from battery ,cigarettes .
Flames or sparks could cause battery to
explode
�
DO NOT charge or use booster cables or
adjust post connection without proper
training;
�
If battery acid comes in contact with skin
or eyes then flush with water and call a
physician immediately.
�Keep out of reach of children.
4.6.
4.6.
4.6.
4.6. Service
Service
Service
Service Engine
Engine
Engine
Engine
Engine is shipped with oil, check oil lever
and if necessary fill to the appropriate lever .
4.7.
4.7.
4.7.
4.7. Service
Service
Service
Service Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Hydraulic Oil
Oil
Oil
Oil
The machine is shipped with hydraulic oil in
the reservoir. Run the machine for
approximately 15 minutes to allow any extra
air to purge out of the hydraulic system.
Check hydraulic reservoir and if necessary
fill the reservoir to the appropriate level with
Mobil 1 SAE 20 W-50 synthetic motor oil.
Replace hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten
until snug. DO NOT over tighten.
5.
OPERATION
OPERATION
OPERATION
OPERATION
The safe operation of this machine is the
responsibility of the operator. Any person
who operates the machine MUST be
instructed in and capable of the safe
operation of the machine and all controls.
Read all safety information on pages 4
through 6 .
5.1.
5.1.
5.1.
5.1. Controls
Controls
Controls
Controls And
And
And
And Switches
Switches
Switches
Switches
Know your controls and how to stop the
machine, engine, and mower deck quickly in
an emergency. DO NOT operate this machine
until you are completely familiar with the
controls and comfortable with your ability.

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We
recommend you practice in a flat open
area at half throttle until you are comfortable
with all the controls.
The two Steering
Steering
Steering
Steering Levers
Levers
Levers
Levers control speed,
motion, and direction of the machine and are
located on each side of the seat. The left
lever controls flow of hydraulic oil from the
left pump to the left drive wheel motor. The
right lever controls flow of hydraulic oil
from the right pump to the right drive wheel
motor. This allows left and right drive wheels
to turn independently, which provides the
“ zero turn ” ability. Each lever has two
positions: The swung “ out ” neutral lock
position, where the lever will not activate the
pump; and the swung “ in ” operation position,
where the lever will activate the pump.
The following controls are located on or
beside the Operator
’
s Console which is
located to the right side of the seat. Refer to
Figure 7.
D
B
E
C
A
Figure 7
�
The Ignition Switch (A) is the key switch
located on the console. The ignition switch
is used to start and stop the engine. The
switch has three positions OFF, ON and
START.
Insert the key into the switch and
rotate clockwise to the ON position.
�
The Choke Control (B) is the black knob
on the console.Choke control is used to
aid in starting a cold engine.Put the Choke
control up or down can control the
opening degree of the engine choke,the
higher the knob is,the wider choke will be.
�
The Throttle Control ( C ) is the large
black lever located beside the console to
the right of the seat. The throttle is used to
control engine speed. Move the throttle
lever forward to increase engine speed and
backward to decrease engine speed.
�
The PTO Switch ( D ) is the red push/pull
knob located on the console. Pull PTO
knob “ up ” to engage the electric clutch
that drives the belt connected to the
mower deck that driv ing the cutting
blades. Push the PTO knob “ down ” to
disengage the electric clutch that stops the
blades from turning within a few seconds.
�
The Electric Change and Hour Meter ( E )
is the number indicator located on the
console. The meter is connected to the
ignition circuit and is provided to record
the number of hours the engine runs. If the
ignition switch is left on, without the
engine running, the hour meter will
continue to record. The meter is also
connected to the battery and is provided to
show the remaining power of the battery.
�
The Park ing Brake Handle is the large
black lever located between the fender and
the seat on the left side of the operator.
The brake lever engages parking brakes on
the drive wheels. Pull the brake lever up
and backward until the lever over centers
and locks to set the brakes “ on ” . Push the
brake lever forward and down to release
the brakes “ off ” .
Several Safety
Safety
Safety
Safety Switches
Switches
Switches
Switches are incorporated in
this machine
’
s design to prevent the engine
from being started in certain conditions and
to cease the running engine in certain
conditions. These circuits should be checked
before each operation to ensure they are
working properly. See page 12 for check list

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on these circuits.
The Start
Start
Start
Start Circuits
Circuits
Circuits
Circuits will keep engine from
starting unless:
�
Both steering levers are swung out in
their neutral locked position, and t he PTO
switch is down in it
’
s disengaged position.
The Kill
Kill
Kill
Kill Circuits
Circuits
Circuits
Circuits will stop the running
engine if:
�
The operator comes off the seat any time
during operation of the machine with
PTO engaged or steering levers in
operating position.
�The steering levers are in their operating
position and the park brake lever is
moved into engaged locked (up) position.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
DO
DO
DO
DO NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT operate
operate
operate
operate this
this
this
this machine
machine
machine
machine unless
unless
unless
unless all
all
all
all
safety
safety
safety
safety systems
systems
systems
systems are
are
are
are working
working
working
working properly
properly
properly
properly as
as
as
as
described
described
described
described above.
above.
above.
above.
5.2.
5.2.
5.2.
5.2. Pre-Start
Pre-Start
Pre-Start
Pre-Start Check
Check
Check
Check List
List
List
List
Maintain desirable operational standards and
help ensure the safety of the operator by
routinely checking the following on a daily
basis:
�
Walk around the machine and visually
check for loose or missing components.
Make sure all components are mounted
properly and are in good working
condition.
�
Make sure all fenders, guards and shields
are safely and securely attached.
�
Make sure the discharge shield or
restriction plate is installed at the
discharge opening on the mower deck.
�
Make sure all safety decals are clearly
readable (see page 3 to 4 ).
�
Check hydrostatic transmission fluid
level. DO
DO
DO
DO NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT operate
operate
operate
operate machine
machine
machine
machine with
with
with
with
low
low
low
low fluid.
fluid.
fluid.
fluid. Low
Low
Low
Low fluid
fluid
fluid
fluid could
could
could
could cause
cause
cause
cause damage
damage
damage
damage
to
to
to
to transmission
transmission
transmission
transmission and
and
and
and loss
loss
loss
loss of
of
of
of control
control
control
control of
of
of
of
the
the
the
the machine.
machine.
machine.
machine.
�
Check for oil and fuel leaks.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
When
When
When
When mowing
mowing
mowing
mowing in
in
in
in dusty
dusty
dusty
dusty conditions,
conditions,
conditions,
conditions, dry
dry
dry
dry
grass
grass
grass
grass or
or
or
or long
long
long
long grass,
grass,
grass,
grass, it
it
it
it may
may
may
may be
be
be
be necessary
necessary
necessary
necessary to
to
to
to
frequently
frequently
frequently
frequently clean
clean
clean
clean air
air
air
air intake
intake
intake
intake screen
screen
screen
screen to
to
to
to
prevent
prevent
prevent
prevent engine
engine
engine
engine overheating.
overheating.
overheating.
overheating.
�
Check air cleaner (refer to “ Engine
Manual ” ). When mowing in dusty
conditions, dry grass or long grass, it may
be necessary to frequently clean the air
cleaner cartridge.
�
Make sure the engine is free of dirt and
debris.
�
Check fuel level. Make sure fuel is
enough .
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DO
DO
DO
DO NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT fill
fill
fill
fill fuel
fuel
fuel
fuel tank
tank
tank
tank while
while
while
while engine
engine
engine
engine is
is
is
is
running.
running.
running.
running. Allow
Allow
Allow
Allow engine
engine
engine
engine to
to
to
to cool
cool
cool
cool two
two
two
two
minutes
minutes
minutes
minutes before
before
before
before adding
adding
adding
adding fuel.
fuel.
fuel.
fuel. If
If
If
If fuel
fuel
fuel
fuel is
is
is
is
spilled,
spilled,
spilled,
spilled, DO
DO
DO
DO NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT start
start
start
start engine
engine
engine
engine and
and
and
and avoid
avoid
avoid
avoid
creating
creating
creating
creating a
a
a
a source
source
source
source of
of
of
of ignition
ignition
ignition
ignition until
until
until
until the
the
the
the
fuel
fuel
fuel
fuel is
is
is
is wiped
wiped
wiped
wiped clean
clean
clean
clean and
and
and
and evaporated.
evaporated.
evaporated.
evaporated.
�
Check tire pressure (see page 19 ).
Improper pressure will adversely affect
traction, steering and level cutting height.
�
Check tires for damage or cracking.
�
Check hydrostatic pump drive belt for
damage or cracking.
�
Check mower deck belt for damage or
cracking.
�
Check mower deck level.
�
Check to ensure blades are sharp and
secure; the cutting edge should be
positioned in the direction of blade
rotation (clockwise as viewed from top of
mower deck).
�
Adjust cutting height if necessary.
�
Check operation of park brake .
�
Remove grass and debris from machine.
�
Test safety interlock systems ( Refer to
Table 2 ). Perform these tests in a clear
open area and keep bystanders away. If
there is a malfunction during one of these
procedures, DO
DO
DO
DO NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT operate
operate
operate
operate machine.
machine.
machine.
machine.

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(See your Parklander dealer).
Table
Table
Table
Table 2
2
2
2
Action
Left
Steering
Lever
Right
Steering
Lever
PTO
Switch
Parking
Brake
Proper
Result
Start Circuits
Try starting engine Out Out Off On Engines Cranks
Try starting engine In Out Off On Engine will not crank
Try starting engine Out In Off On Engine will not crank
Try starting engine Out Out On On Engine will not crank
Kill Circuits (with engine running at 1/2 throttle)
Raise off seat Out Out Off On Engine does not stop
Raise off seat In Out Off Off Engine Stops
Raise off seat Out In Off Off Engine Stops
Raise off seat Out Out On On Engine Stops
Move left steering
lever in Out Off On Engine Stops
Move right
steering
lever in Out Off On Engine Stops
5.3.
5.3.
5.3.
5.3. Mounting
Mounting
Mounting
Mounting And
And
And
And Dismounting
Dismounting
Dismounting
Dismounting The
The
The
The
Mower
Mower
Mower
Mower
Always mount and dismount the mower from
the left side, with the brake on, the PTO
disengaged (down), the engine off, and the
steering levers in their swung out (neutral
lock) position. Mount the mower by stepping
from the ground to the left side of the deck
with your right foot, then step over the
frame to the footrest with your left foot.
Always keep the top of the deck and footrest
clean and dry. Wait for all moving parts to
stop before dismounting. Dismount the
mower by standing up on the footrest, then
turn to the left and step from the footrest,
over the frame, to the left side of the deck
with your right foot, and then step to the
ground with your left foot. The left steering
lever can be used to stabilize your movement;
however, it is not strong enough to support
all your weight. Never leave the mower
unattended with the key in the ignition.
5.4.
5.4.
5.4.
5.4. Starting
Starting
Starting
Starting The
The
The
The Engine
Engine
Engine
Engine
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
Never
Never
Never
Never start
start
start
start the
the
the
the engine
engine
engine
engine in
in
in
in confined
confined
confined
confined rooms.
rooms.
rooms.
rooms.
Exhaust
Exhaust
Exhaust
Exhaust gases
gases
gases
gases contain
contain
contain
contain carbon
carbon
carbon
carbon monoxide,
monoxide,
monoxide,
monoxide,
an
an
an
an odorless
odorless
odorless
odorless and
and
and
and deadly
deadly
deadly
deadly poison.
poison.
poison.
poison.
DO
DO
DO
DO NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT allow
allow
allow
allow children
children
children
children to
to
to
to approach
approach
approach
approach the
the
the
the
machine
machine
machine
machine while
while
while
while the
the
the
the engine
engine
engine
engine is
is
is
is running.
running.
running.
running.
DO
DO
DO
DO NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT operate
operate
operate
operate the
the
the
the machine
machine
machine
machine around
around
around
around
open
open
open
open flames
flames
flames
flames .
.
.
.
DO
DO
DO
DO NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT operate
operate
operate
operate the
the
the
the engine
engine
engine
engine when
when
when
when an
an
an
an odor
odor
odor
odor
of
of
of
of fuel
fuel
fuel
fuel is
is
is
is present
present
present
present or
or
or
or other
other
other
other explosive
explosive
explosive
explosive
conditions
conditions
conditions
conditions exist.
exist.
exist.
exist.
5.4.1
5.4.1
5.4.1
5.4.1 Position yourself on the tractor seat.
5.4.2
5.4.2
5.4.2
5.4.2 Engage the park brake.
5.4.3
5.4.3
5.4.3
5.4.3 Place both steering levers in neutral
lock position .

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5.4.4
5.4.4
5.4.4
5.4.4 Place electric clutch switch (PTO) in
“ OFF (down) ” position.
5.4.5
5.4.5
5.4.5
5.4.5 Set the throttle at 1/3 open.
5.4.6
5.4.6
5.4.6
5.4.6 Insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn to “ ON ” .
5.4.7
5.4.7
5.4.7
5.4.7 Continue by turning the key to
“ START ” . When engine starts release key
immediately.
5.4.8
5.4.8
5.4.8
5.4.8 Warm the engine up at medium speed
for several minutes.
You
will enhance the starter life by using
short starting cycles of several seconds.
Engaging starter motor more than 15
seconds per minute can result in damage to
starter.
5.5.
5.5.
5.5.
5.5. Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold Weather
Weather
Weather
Weather Starting
Starting
Starting
Starting Tips
Tips
Tips
Tips
�
Use proper viscosity oil for temperature
expected (see “ Engine Manual ” ).
�
Set throttle at half open.
�
A
warm battery has better starting
capacity than a cold one.
�
Use fresh winter grade fuel. It is better for
winter starting than leftover summer grade
fuel.
5.6.
5.6.
5.6.
5.6. Steering
Steering
Steering
Steering Lever
Lever
Lever
Lever Operation
Operation
Operation
Operation
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
DO
DO
DO
DO NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT move
move
move
move steering
steering
steering
steering levers
levers
levers
levers from
from
from
from
forward
forward
forward
forward to
to
to
to backward
backward
backward
backward or
or
or
or backward
backward
backward
backward to
to
to
to
forward
forward
forward
forward position
position
position
position rapidly.
rapidly.
rapidly.
rapidly. Sudden
Sudden
Sudden
Sudden
direction
direction
direction
direction changes
changes
changes
changes could
could
could
could cause
cause
cause
cause loss
loss
loss
loss of
of
of
of
control
control
control
control or
or
or
or damage
damage
damage
damage to
to
to
to the
the
the
the machine.
machine.
machine.
machine.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Help
Help
Help
Help prevent
prevent
prevent
prevent personal
personal
personal
personal injury.
injury.
injury.
injury. Learn
Learn
Learn
Learn use
use
use
use
of
of
of
of the
the
the
the steering
steering
steering
steering levers
levers
levers
levers and
and
and
and practice
practice
practice
practice at
at
at
at half
half
half
half
throttle
throttle
throttle
throttle until
until
until
until you
you
you
you becom
becom
becom
becom e
e
e
e proficient
proficient
proficient
proficient and
and
and
and
comfortable
comfortable
comfortable
comfortable with
with
with
with the
the
the
the operation
operation
operation
operation of
of
of
of the
the
the
the
machine.
machine.
machine.
machine.
The steering levers control speed, motion and
direction of the machine. The steering levers
have two positions: (1) Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral Lock
Lock
Lock
Lock , where
the lever(s) are swung completely outward
and cannot be moved f ront and back ; (2)
Operating
Operating
Operating
Operating , where the lever(s) are swung in
and can be moved f ront and back .
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral Lock
Lock
Lock
Lock Position:
Position:
Position:
Position:
�
Forward and backward movement of the
motion control levers is prevented when
levers are in the swung out (neutral lock)
position. Machine should not move with
the steering levers in the swung out
(neutral lock) position and the park brake
released. If machine does move, see
“ Neutral Adjustment ” section page 23 .
�
Steering levers must be in the swung out
(neutral lock) position to start the engine.
�
Steering levers must be in the swung out
(neutral lock) position to safely enter and
exit the operator seat.
�
Operator can exit mower with the engine
running when the steering levers are in the
swung out (neutral lock) position, PTO
switch is disengaged, and the park brake is
engaged.
Operating
Operating
Operating
Operating Position:
Position:
Position:
Position:
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Machine speed, motion and direction can
be controlled when the engine is running,
park brake is released, and steering levers
are in the swung in (operating) position.
Neutral:
Neutral:
Neutral:
Neutral:
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When the steering levers are swung in
and centered f ront and back , they are in
operating (neutral). In operating (neutral),
the hydrostatic pumps do not deliver fluid
to the wheel motors.
Forward
Forward
Forward
Forward and
and
and
and backward
backward
backward
backward Motion
Motion
Motion
Motion (Refer
(Refer
(Refer
(Refer to
to
to
to
Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure 8)
8)
8)
8) :
:
:
:

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Figure 8

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Pushing both levers forward at the same
time will move the machine forward.
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Pulling both levers backwards at the same
time will move the machine in backward .
The further forward or backward the
steering levers are moved, the faster the
machine will move in that direction.
Turning
Turning
Turning
Turning (Refer
(Refer
(Refer
(Refer to
to
to
to Figure
Figure
Figure
Figure 8)
8)
8)
8) :
:
:
:
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While moving forward, turn gently right
by pushing the left lever further forward
than the right.
�
While moving forward, turn gently left by
pushing the right lever further forward
than the left.
�
Make a sharp turn right by pushing the
left lever forward and pulling the right
lever backward at the same time.
�
Make a sharp turn left by pushing the
right lever forward and pulling the left
lever backward at the same time.
�
DO NOT turn the machine by leaving one
lever in neutral and moving the other
lever. This will cause damage to the turf
under the tire that is not rotating.
Stopping:
Stopping:
Stopping:
Stopping:
To
stop motion, move both steering levers
back to neutral. Machine is equipped with
springs to automatically return both levers
to neutral. If levers DO NOT automatically
return to neutral, see your authorized
Parklander dealer for adjustment.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If
If
If
If you
you
you
you become
become
become
become confused
confused
confused
confused during
during
during
during operation,
operation,
operation,
operation,
release
release
release
release both
both
both
both steering
steering
steering
steering levers.
levers.
levers.
levers. They
They
They
They will
will
will
will
automatically
automatically
automatically
automatically return
return
return
return to
to
to
to the
the
the
the centered
centered
centered
centered
neutral position and the machine will stop.
5.7.
5.7.
5.7.
5.7. Mowing
Mowing
Mowing
Mowing
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect area
area
area
area before
before
before
before mowing,
mowing,
mowing,
mowing, picking
picking
picking
picking up
up
up
up
all
all
all
all rocks,
rocks,
rocks,
rocks, twigs
twigs
twigs
twigs and
and
and
and other
other
other
other debris.
debris.
debris.
debris. Enter
Enter
Enter
Enter
new
new
new
new areas
areas
areas
areas carefully.
carefully.
carefully.
carefully. Cut
Cut
Cut
Cut grass
grass
grass
grass higher
higher
higher
higher the
the
the
the
first
first
first
first time
time
time
time to
to
to
to allow
allow
allow
allow mower
mower
mower
mower to
to
to
to clear
clear
clear
clear unseen
unseen
unseen
unseen
objects.
objects.
objects.
objects. Never
Never
Never
Never assume
assume
assume
assume an
an
an
an area
area
area
area is
is
is
is clear,
clear,
clear,
clear,
always
always
always
always check!
check!
check!
check!
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear mowing
mowing
mowing
mowing area
area
area
area when
when
when
when operating
operating
operating
operating
mower.
mower.
mower.
mower. Flying
Flying
Flying
Flying objects
objects
objects
objects could
could
could
could injure
injure
injure
injure
bystanders.
bystanders.
bystanders.
bystanders.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Before
Before
Before
Before starting
starting
starting
starting to
to
to
to machine
machine
machine
machine ,
,
,
, position
position
position
position the
the
the
the
machine
machine
machine
machine in
in
in
in the
the
the
the area
area
area
area to
to
to
to be
be
be
be mowed
mowed
mowed
mowed with
with
with
with
the
the
the
the mower
mower
mower
mower deck
deck
deck
deck set
set
set
set at
at
at
at the
the
the
the desired
desired
desired
desired
cutting
cutting
cutting
cutting height.
height.
height.
height. With
With
With
With the
the
the
the engine
engine
engine
engine at
at
at
at half
half
half
half
throttle,
throttle,
throttle,
throttle, pull
pull
pull
pull up
up
up
up on
on
on
on the
the
the
the PTO
PTO
PTO
PTO switch
switch
switch
switch
knob
knob
knob
knob to
to
to
to start
start
start
start the
the
the
the blades
blades
blades
blades turning.
turning.
turning.
turning.
Accelerate
Accelerate
Accelerate
Accelerate to
to
to
to full
full
full
full throttle
throttle
throttle
throttle to
to
to
to begin
begin
begin
begin
mowing.
mowing.
mowing.
mowing.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
To
To
To
To
avoid
avoid
avoid
avoid serious
serious
serious
serious injury
injury
injury
injury or
or
or
or death
death
death
death from
from
from
from
flying
flying
flying
flying objects
objects
objects
objects or
or
or
or contact
contact
contact
contact with
with
with
with blades,
blades,
blades,
blades,
NEVER
NEVER
NEVER
NEVER operate
operate
operate
operate mower
mower
mower
mower without
without
without
without
discharge
discharge
discharge
discharge shield
shield
shield
shield or
or
or
or restriction
restriction
restriction
restriction plate
plate
plate
plate
installed.
installed.
installed.
installed.
Keep
Keep
Keep
Keep hands
hands
hands
hands and
and
and
and feet
feet
feet
feet away
away
away
away from
from
from
from
discharge
discharge
discharge
discharge opening.
opening.
opening.
opening.
Before mowing, inspect the area to determine
the best mowing procedure. Consider height,
type of grass and terrain type (rolling, level
or rough).
Proper ground speed for mowing will depend
on the height, type and density of grass to be
cut. Normally, ground speed will range from
three to six miles per hour. Tall dense grass
should be mowed at a low speed, while thin
medium height grass can be cut at a faster
ground speed. Always operate engine at full
governed RPM when mowing. This is
necessary to maintain proper blade speed to
produce a clean cut.
Follow local recommendations for the
suitable cutting height in your area. Avoid
mowing grass too short to increase mowing
intervals. This may stress the grass during hot

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weather and encourage weed growth during
the growing season.
Mow with uncut grass to the left. This will
distribute the clippings over the cut area.
Discharging clippings over the uncut area
will cause a grass buildup and may prevent
uniform cutting.
Remember that sharp blades produce cleaner
cuts and use less power.
Extremely tall grass should be mowed twice.
Cut grass higher first ,then c ut the second
time at desired height and 90 ° to the first
pass.
5.8.
5.8.
5.8.
5.8. Uneven
Uneven
Uneven
Uneven Terrain
Terrain
Terrain
Terrain
Be
Be
Be
Be careful
careful
careful
careful when
when
when
when operating
operating
operating
operating mower
mower
mower
mower on
on
on
on
uneven
uneven
uneven
uneven ground.
ground.
ground.
ground.
DO
DO
DO
DO NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT operate
operate
operate
operate on
on
on
on steep
steep
steep
steep slopes.
slopes.
slopes.
slopes.
Operation
Operation
Operation
Operation on
on
on
on a
a
a
a steep
steep
steep
steep slope
slope
slope
slope could
could
could
could cause
cause
cause
cause loss
loss
loss
loss
of
of
of
of control,
control,
control,
control, machine
machine
machine
machine to
to
to
to overturn
overturn
overturn
overturn and
and
and
and
personal
personal
personal
personal injury
injury
injury
injury or
or
or
or death.
death.
death.
death.
�DO NOT operate on steep slopes. This
machine was not specifically designed to
operate on steep slopes.
�The operator is responsible for safe
operation on slopes. Only the operator can
determine the stability of the mower on a
given slope based on existing conditions
like: machine speed and direction, slope
variation, slipperiness, drop-offs, holes,
obstacles, etc.
�
To
determine stability on a slope, start at
the bottom and try to back the mower up
the slope slowly. If you cannot back up the
slope or if you feel uneasy on it, DO NOT
operate on it.
�
Always start mowing at the bottom of
slopes. Traveling up slopes, this machine
has more traction traveling forward than
backward . Be careful on slopes to avoid
driving forward into a position where
there is not enough traction to enable
backing out or stopping.
�Tires may lose traction on slopes even
though the brakes are functioning
properly.
�
Avoid sudden starts and acceleration
when traveling forward uphill as mower
may tip backwards.
�
DO NOT mow slopes when grass is wet
because slippery conditions will reduce
traction and braking which in turn affects
steering.
�
Use caution when making turns. Slow the
mower down before making sharp turns.
Unit can spin very rapidly by positioning
one lever too much ahead or behind the
other.
�
Look around you to be sure the area is
clear before turning or backing up.
�
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
�
Keep all movement on slopes slow and
gradual. DO NOT make sudden changes
in speed or direction.
�
Use extra care with grass catchers or
other attachments. These can change the
stability of the machine. DO NOT use
grass catcher on steep slopes.
�
DO NOT operate without ROPS
deployed.
�
If machine is equipped with a fixed
ROPS, always wear seatbelt.
�
W
ear seatbelt when mowing
�
Be certain that the seatbelt can be
released quickly if the machine is driven
or rolls into ponds or water.
�
Check carefully for overhead clearances
such as, branches, doorways, or electrical
wires, before driving under any objects
and DO NOT contact them o r contact
them.
5.9.
5.9.
5.9.
5.9. Stopping
Stopping
Stopping
Stopping The
The
The
The Engine
Engine
Engine
Engine
5.9.1
5.9.1
5.9.1
5.9.1 Set the throttle at 1/3 open. Allow
engine to idle at this setting for several
minutes, then move the throttle to slow idle.
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