MTD 190-491 Specifications download pdf (Page 8)

RELIEFVALVE

A hydrostatic relief valve is provided so the

be moved without the engine running. The lev{

operates the relief valve is located on the c

See figure 9.

To operate the relief valve, place the hydrost_

trol lever in neutral, release the parking brak

the lever forward and to the right to lock. Be c_

release the lever by pushing it to the left befo

ating the engine.

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CUTTINGCONTROLS

A. LIFT LEVER

The lift lever is used to raise and lower the cutting

deck and to engage and disengage the I)lades.

Pulling it all the way back and locking it dis_ ngages

the blades.

NOTE: The rift lever must be in the BLAD_-S OFF

position when starting the engine, when shif ing into

reverse and if the operator leaves the seat. SEe figure

10.

B. DECK LIFT INDICATOR

The deck lift indicator marks the position beizzg used

for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position Jesired,

press the indicator lever outward, move it to t _e posi-

tion immediately below the lift lever and rele _se the

indicator lever. See figure 10.

C. SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT

1. Select the position for the lift lever whi( h gives

the desired cutting height. Move the (eck lift

indicator so that the lift lever can be retL rned to

the same position after it is raised.

2. Move the deck wheels to the hole Iocatio_z so the

wheels are 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the grouz_d.

OPERATION

WARNING

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

GO UP AND DOWNSLOPES,NOTACROSS.• AVOID SUDDENTURNS.

DO NOT OPERATETHE UNITWHERE IT COULDSLIP OR TIP.

IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK

DOWNHILL SLOWLY.

DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDRENOR OTHERSAREAROUND.

• NEVERCARRY CHILDREN.

• LOOKDOWNAND BEHIND BEFOREAND WHILE BACKING.

• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN

PLACEAND WORKING.

• REMOVEOBJECTSTHATCOULD BETHROWNBY THEBLADE(S).

• KNOW LOCATIONAND FUNCTIONOFALL CONTROLS.

• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINEARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING

HANDS OR FEETNEAR BLADE(S).

• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S),

PLACETHE SHIFT LEVERIN NEUTRAL, ENGAGEBRAKE LOCK, SHUT

ENGINEOFFAND REMOVEKEY.

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

GASAND OIL FILL-UP

Check the oil level and add if necessary.

Service the engine with gasoline as instructed

in the separate engine manual packed with

your tractor. Read instructions carefully.

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil;

however you must check the oil level before

operating. Be careful not to overfill.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,

with engine running or while engine is

hot.

Lift Lever

FIGURE 10.

STARTINGTHE ENGINE

IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety

interlock system for your protection. The purpose of

the safety interlock system is to prevent the engine

from cranking or starting unless the clutch-brake

pedal is depressed and the lift lever is in the BLADES

OFF position. In addition, the lift lever must be in the

BLADES OFF position when the unit is put into

reverse or the engine will shut off. If the operator

leaves the seat with the lift lever engaged and/or with-

out setting the parking brake, the engine will shut off.

,_ WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if

the interlock system is malfunctioning

because it is a safety device, designed

for protection.

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