After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operator's position. Allow the machine to cool
before servicing, adjusting, fueling, cleaning, or
storing it.
•
Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
muffler, drives, grass catcher, and engine
compartment to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or
fuel spills.
•
Remove the key before storing or transporting the
machine.
Cleaning the Machine
Service Interval: After each use
Important:
You can wash the machine with a mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the
machine. Avoid excessive use of water, especially
near the control panel, under the seat, around the
engine, hydraulic pumps, and motors.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
position.
2.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
3.
Clean grass and debris from cutting unit, muffler,
drives, grass catcher, and engine.
Note:
Refer to
Washing the Underside of the
Mower Deck (page 51)
the deck-washout fitting.
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for information on using
Pushing the Machine by
Hand
This machine has an electric-brake mechanism,
and to push the machine, the key must be in the
position. The battery needs to be charged and
RUN
functioning to disengage the electric brake.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
position.
2.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
3.
Locate the bypass levers on the frame on both
sides of the engine.
4.
Move both bypass levers forward through the
slotted hole and down to lock them in place
(Figure
31).
WARNING
Contact with hot surfaces may cause
personal injury.
Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing
and other body parts away the engine,
muffler and other hot surfaces.
WARNING
The machine could unintentionally move
while the bypass levers are locked
forward in the slot and injure you or
bystanders.
Lock the bypass levers rearward after
moving the machine.
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