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Stopping the engine
Use the following procedure to shut off the engine after
operating the equipment.
1. Place the steering control levers in the park brake
position.
2. Disengage the deck clutch. Refer to Mower deck
operation section for more details.
3. Throttle back to low idle for a couple of minutes.
4. Rotate ignition key counter-clockwise to the “OFF”
position. Remove the key from switch before leaving the
mower.
Moving mower with stalled engine
If it becomes necessary to move the tractor when the engine is
inoperative, the transaxles are equipped with bypass valves.
Before moving the unit, pull up on the bypass valve rod and
slide it in the slot to the disengaged position. The valve rod is
located per Figure 3-5.
The steering control levers must be placed in the neutral
position, to release the park brakes, so that the mower can be
moved.
Do not tow the machine. Move it by hand or use a winch to
load on a trailer for transporting.
When transporting on another vehicle, the mower should be
facing forward and it must be secured.
IMPORTANT: Always make certain the two bypass valves
are returned to their operating position before running the
mower following repairs.
ROPS
(Roll Over Protective Structure)
ROPS when used with seat belt is effective in reducing
injuries during unit overturn accidents. Overturning the unit
without a ROPS can result in serious injury or death. Figure 3-6
NOTE: Inspect the ROPS after the first 20 hours of opera-
tion. Following the initial inspection, check the ROPS after
every 500 hours of operation or every six months, whichever
comes first.
1. Check the torque of the ROPS mounting bolts. Tighten
the bolts to the correct torques as shown below if
necessary. Figure 3-7
2. Inspect the operator’s seat and the mounting parts for the
seat belt. Tighten the bolts to the correct torque as shown
below if necessary and replace parts that show wear or
damage.
3. Check the seat latch to make sure it is secured and
functioning properly. Adjust or repair it as necessary.
Torque values are given below:
Ft-lbs. Nm
ROPS mounting bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 . . . . 75
Seat belt mounting hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . 65
Figure 3-5
Allow engine exhaust manifold to cool before engaging
or disengaging the bypass valves. The bypass valve rods
are located close to the exhaust system.
Bypass valve rod
(Right rod shown)
Bypass valve rod shown in operating position
Figure 3-6
Never operate the mower with the seat latch un-installed
and improperly secured. The seat platform must be
securely latched to prevent seat from moving/tilting in the
event of mower tipping or rollover.
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