Steering controls
The direction of the product is controlled by the 2 control
Product overview on page 3 . The control
levers. Refer to
levers can be moved forward and rearward from a
neutral position. Refer to
page 13 .
Operator Presence Control (OPC)
The OPC engages when the operator lifts the hands
from the control levers. The engine and the drive to the
blades stop if the blades are engaged or the parking
brake is not applied. Refer to
page 8 .
Ignition key
The ignition key is used to start and stop the engine.
The ignition key has 4 positions:
•
Stop position (A)
•
Run with accessory / headlights position (B)
•
Run position (C)
•
Start position (D)
4
To operate the product on
Operation conditions on
Throttle control
The throttle control adjusts the speed of the engine and
the speed of the blades if the blades are engaged. The
throttle control has 2 end positions, idle speed and full
throttle.
A A
•
Idle speed (A) - decreases the engine speed.
•
Full throttle (B) - increases the engine speed.
CAUTION:
at idle speed (A) for longer time than
necessary. Too much operation time at idle
speed can decrease the life of the spark
plugs.
Choke control
The choke control is used for cold starts to supply more
fuel to the engine. Pull up the choke control when you
start a cold engine.
Product overview on page 3 for the position of
Refer to
the choke control.
PTO (Power Take-Off) button
The PTO button engages and disengages the PTO
clutch and the cutting deck or other equipment
connected to it. The correct start conditions must be
obeyed to engage the drive of the blades. Refer to
Operation conditions on page 8 for the correct start
conditions.
A
B
C
D
Do not operate the engine
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