OPERATING Using Mower Pushing Machine c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Stay clear of rotating drivelines: c CAUTION: Avoid injury! With the free-wheeling valve open, the machine will have unrestricted motion. Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death. The machine may free-wheel out of control if the free-wheeling valve is opened with the machine on an incline. Wear close fitting clothing. Stop the engine and be sure PTO driveline is stopped before getting near it. Park the machine on a level surface before opening the free-wheeling valve. Make sure that all shields are installed and used properly. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage!
Transmission damage may occur if the machine is towed or moved incorrectly: 1. Start engine and run at half speed for a couple of minutes to warm up. 2. Lower mower to desired cutting height position. Move unit by hand only. 3. Engage mower. Do not use another vehicle to move unit. Do not tow unit. C A 1. Unlock the park brake. 2. B On models with electric PTO: Pull PTO switch (A) up. MX10501; MX7697 On models with mechanical PTO: Push PTO lever (B) forward. 3. (A). 4. Push machine to desired location. 4. Push throttle lever (C) up to the full throttle position. NOTE:
The mower and engine will stop as the reverse foot pedal is depressed for Automatic Transmission or when the gear shift lever is moved to the R (reverse) position for Gear Transmission with mower engaged. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The transmission might be damaged if the free-wheeling lever is not pushed back in completely before attempting to start the engine. Do not start or operate the machine with the free-wheeling lever pulled out. 5. Disengage mower blades before moving in reverse. Tractors with mechanical PTO: Pull PTO lever back. 5. On Automatic Models: Push free-wheeling lever back in. Tractors with electric PTO: Push PTO switch down. Operating - 23 ut transmission in N (neutral).
A MX7691 u A Automatic Models: Pull out on free-wheeling lever