Pushing the Machine by Hand
Important: Always push the machine by hand. Never
tow the machine because damage may occur.
This machine has an electric brake mechanism and to push
the machine the ignition key needs to be in the Run position.
The battery needs to be charged and functioning for the
electric brake to be disengage.
To Push the Machine
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park
position, stop the engine, and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Locate the bypass levers on the frame on both sides of
the engine.
4. Move the bypass levers forward through the key hole
and down to lock them in place as shown in Figure
23Figure 27. Ensure this is done for each lever.
5. Move the motion control levers inward to the neutral
position and turn the ignition key to the run position.
Do not start the machine.
The machine is now able to be pushed by hand.
Figure 27
1. Bypass lever locations
2. Lever position for
operating the machine
6. When finished, ensure the key has been returned to the
Stop position to avoid draining the battery charge.
If the machine fails to move the electric brake
may still be engaged. If necessary the electric
brake can be released manually. Refer to the
Releasing the Electric Brake (page 39) procedure in Drive
Maintenance.
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3. Lever position for pushing
the machine
To Operate the Machine
Move the bypass levers rearward through the key hole and
down to lock them in place as shown in Figure 27. Ensure
this is done for each lever.
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