User manual MCCULLOCH ZM4619

[. . . ] OperatorManual ZM4619/966564101 Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Toimplementimprovements, specificationsanddesignscanbealteredwithoutpriornotification. Notethatnolegaldemandscanbeplacedbasedontheinformationcontainedintheseinstructions. Donotmodifyorinstallnon-standardequipmenttotheunitwithoutconsentfromthemanufacturer. Modificationstotheunitmaycauseunsafeoperationsordamagetheunit. Whenthisproductiswornoutandnolongerused, itshould bereturnedtotheresellerorotherpartyforrecycling. ©2010 HTC. [. . . ] Then by alternating one lever slightly to the forward position and the other in the reverse position, achieve a zeroturn in the direction of the forward lever. Training Zero turn mowers are far more maneuverable than typical riding mowers due to their unique steering capabilities. We suggest that this section be reviewed in its entirety prior to attempting to move the mower under its own power. Additionally, we suggest when first operating the mower, use a reduced throttle speed and reduced ground speed by NOT moving control levers to the furthest forward or reverse positions during initial operation, or until operator becomes comfortable with controls. We also suggest first time users, or new users to Zero Turn mowers to become familiar with the mower's movement on a hard surface, such as concrete or blacktop PRIOR to attempting to operate on turf. Until operator becomes comfortable with mower controls and zero turning capability, they may damage turf due to overly aggressive maneuvers. IMPORTANTINFORMATION Whencontrolleversareinthereverseposition theyreturntoneutralwhenreleased. Thismay causethemowertosuddenlystop. Steering Tomoveforwardandbackward The direction and speed of the mower's movements is effected by the movement of the control lever(s) on each side of mower. First time users should push mower (see Manual Transport in the Operation section) to an open, flat area, without other people or vehicles/obstacles nearby. In order to move unit under its own power, the operator must be in the seat, start engine (see Before Starting in Operation section), adjust engine speed to idle, disengage parking brake, do not engage blades at this time, rotate control levers inward. As long as the control levers have not been moved forward or backwards, mower will not move. This will allow mower to start moving forward in a straight 24 OPERATION BeforeStarting Read the sections Safety Instructions and Controls before starting the machine. · Perform the daily maintenance before starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section). The following conditions must be fulfilled before the engine can be started: · The blade switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed. · Both steering controls must be in the locked (outer) neutral position. · 8058-019 Cut height lift lever StartingtheEngine · · Sit on the seat. Raise the mower deck by pushing the release button on the top of the lifting lever. Activate the parking brake by pushing the release button in and pulling the lever fully upwards. · 8058-080-1 Released parking brake Disengage the mower blades by depressing the blade switch. 8058-123 Blade switch 25 OPERATION Move the steering controls outward to the locked (outer) neutral position. 8058-077 Place controls in neutral position Move the throttle to the middle position. 8058-123 Set the throttle If the engine is cold, pull the choke control knob up. NOTE: On models without a separate choke control, push throttle control all the way forward to the choke position. 8058-123 Set the choke control 26 OPERATION Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position. When the engine starts, immediately release the ignition key back to the run position. IMPORTANTINFORMATION Donotrunthestarterformorethan5seconds eachtime. Iftheenginedoesnotstart, wait approximately10secondsbeforeretrying. 8050-781 Return to run position Set the desired engine speed with the throttle. Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed, "half throttle", for 3-5 minutes before loading it too heavily. Engineexhaustandcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicals consideredtocausecancer, birth defectsorotherreproductivesystem damage. Theengineexhaustcontains carbonmonoxide, whichisaodorless, colorless, poisonousgas. Donotuse themachineinenclosedspaces. 8058-123 Set the engine speed 27 OPERATION WeakBattery WARNING!Lead-acidbatteriesgenerate explosivegases. Keepsparks, flameandsmokingmaterials awayfrombatteries. Always weareyeprotectionwhenaround batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See Battery in the Maintenance section. ) If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure: IMPORTANTINFORMATION Yourmowerisequippedwitha12-volt negativegroundedsystem. Theothervehicle mustalsobea12-voltnegativegrounded system. Donotuseyourmowertostartother vehicles. 8011-642 Jumper cable connection JumperCables 1. [. . . ] Do not empty the fuel tank and the carburetor if you have added stabilizer To ready the machine for storage, follow these steps: 1. Touch up damage to the paint and spray a thin layer of oil on the underside of the mower deck to avoid corrosion. Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts and tighten any nuts or screws that may have become loose. Start the engine and allow it to run until the carburetor is drained of fuel or the stabilizer has reached the carburetor. [. . . ]