turn key all the way right to start
(3rd) position, release key when
engine has started. Move throttle
control lever to obtain desired
engine speed.
Cold engine:
Check engine oil level, check fuel
level, open fuel line. To start
engine, place throttle control lever
in fast position, place choke control
into choke position, ensure mowing
attachment clutch/brake control
(manual or electrical) is in the off O
position, insert key in ignition
switch, turn key to the right to on |
(2nd) position. Ensure park brake is
applied, open bonnet, grasp starter
grip and pull lightly until resistance
is felt, then pull rapidly. Do not
allow starter grip to snap back
against engine, return starter grip
gently to prevent damage to starter
cord. After engine starts gradually
push choke knob fully in, move
throttle control lever to obtain
desired engine speed.
Hot engine:
To start engine, place throttle
control slightly past slow position,
ensure mowing attachment clutch/
brake control (manual or electrical)
is in the off O position, insert key in
ignition switch, turn key to the right
to on | (2nd) position. Ensure
park brake is applied, open bonnet,
grasp starter grip and pull lightly
until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly. Do not allow starter grip to
snap back against engine, return
starter grip gently to prevent
damage to starter cord. When
engine has started move throttle
control lever to obtain desired
engine speed.
STOPPING ENGINE
When stopping engine, ensure
mowing attachment clutch/brake
control (manual or electrical) is in
the off position, return throttle to
slow position, turn ignition switch to
the off O (1st) position.
DRIVING - TO TRAVEL
MACHINE FORWARD OR
REVERSE:
With engine running set throttle
control lever to obtain desired
engine speed. Apply downward
pressure on front of drive pedal
with toes to travel forward, or
apply downward pressure on back
of drive pedal with heel to travel
in reverse. It is not necessary to
apply foot brake before changing
from forward to reverse or
reverse to forward. The amount
of pressure can be used to
control the ground speed, light
pressure will give a slow ground
speed, heavy pressure will give a
fast ground speed. Heavy
pressure may also be required
when travelling up slopes or
when heavy loads are being
towed or carried. Excessive
pressure should not need to be
applied to the drive pedal to
obtain a fast ground speed. When
operating the mower on slopes
greater than 10 degrees but less
than 15 degrees for a prolonged
period, you may experience minor
clutch fade, should this occur,
vary your mowing style eg: mow
around some flat areas, then the
slope followed by the flat area
again. This will allow the drive to
cool before travelling up the slope
again.
NOTE:
When mowing slopes keep
clutch pedal in forward or
reverse, depending on the
direction of the machine.
The low gearing will
prevent it from picking up
excessive speed. If very
steep, it may be necessary
to throttle back slightly and
or apply a light pedal
pressure to the opposite
clutch plate. i.e. move
clutch pedal into reverse
when going forward down
a slope or into forward
when reversing down a
slope. Ensure that when
pressure is applied to the
drive pedal the back wheel/
s start rotating or damage
will occur to drive system.
NOTE–Do Not mow either
direction on slopes beyond
15 degrees (1 in 3.75).
TO STOP MACHINE TRAVEL
ENGINE RUNNING:
The drive pedal may be used to
stop the machine. If traveling
forward push the pedal into reverse
until machine stops, then bring the
pedal back to neutral position or
vice versa if traveling in reverse.
Should failure of the drive system
occur during operation use the foot
brake pedal to stop machine travel.
ENGINE STOPPED:
Use foot brake pedal only.
NOTE:
Damage to clutch cone will
occur if clutch pedal is used
to stop machine travel with
the engine not running.
MANOEUVRING:
Due to the heel and toe type action
of the drive pedal, it is possible to
take the machine straight from
forward to reverse and vice versa
without applying the foot brake.
This instant forward and reverse
operation in conjunction with it
tight turning radius makes the
machine very maneuverable and
the sharpest turns can be
negotiated easily and quickly.
Note:
Take care when reversing,
always look in the direction
of intended travel before
changing direction.
DIFFERENTIAL OPTION:
The differential is used to permit
the back wheels to rotate at
different speeds when maneuvering
tight turns avoiding wheel slip
which may damage the lawn.
TRANSPORTING
If your machine is transported
regularly from site to site, especially
by trailer, it is recommended to
either adjust clutch plates wide
apart (re-tighten bolts) or place
cardboard between clutch cone and
clutch plates to avoid damaging the
clutch cone.
