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RSection 46. Fuse Holders (Figure 4-1). Two 20-amp fusesprotect the mower’s electrical system. To replacefuses, pull fuse out of the socket and install a newfuse.7. Left Steering Control (Figure 4-1). Used to controlthe mower's left wheel when traveling forward orreverse.8. Right Steering Control (Figure 4-1). Used tocontrol the mower's right wheel when travelingforward or reverse.9. Parking Brake Control (Figure 4-1). Used toengage and disengage the parking brakes. Pull thelever back to engage the parking brakes. Push thelever forward to disengage the parking brakes.10. Fuel Switching Valve (Figure 4-1). Located on theleft side of the machine. Used to shut off fuel supplyto the engine and change fuel supply between thefuel tanks. Rotate the valve counter clockwise tosupply fuel from the tank on the left side only. Rotatethe valve clockwise to supply fuel from the tank onthe right side only.11. Dump Valve Control Levers (Figure 4-2). Locatedon the hydraulic pumps, used to “free-wheel” themower. Rotating the levers clockwise until they stopallows the unit to move under hydraulic power. Thelevers must be in this position and torqued to 10ft/lbsduring operation of the mower. Rotating the leverscounter-clockwise allows the mower to be moved byhand (free-wheeling).DUMP VALVECONTROL LEVERS14. Deck Release Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to lock thecutter deck in the transport position. Push the footpedal forward and pull back on the release lever torelease the cutter deck for normal mowing.15. Seat Belt (Figure 4-1). Used to secure the operator.Seat belt must be worn at all times when the ROPSis in the upright and locked position.16. Seat Hold Down Release Latch (Figure 4-1).Located behind the seat. Used to secure the seatin the operator's position. Release the latch to gainaccess under the seat.4.2 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMThe mower is equipped with a safety interlock system thatprevents the engine from starting unless the deck drive isdisengaged, the parking brake is engaged, the steeringcontrol levers are in the neutral position and the operatoris in the seat. The interlock system shuts off the engine ifthe operator leaves the seat with the steering control leversnot in the neutral position and/or the cutter blades engagedand the parking brake not engaged.WARNINGNever operate the mower with the interlocksystem disconnected or malfunctioning. Do notdisengage or bypass any switch; injury to yourselfand others or property damage could result.4.3 INITIAL RUN-IN PROCEDURESFirst Day of Use or Approximately 20 HoursSTC 2001 DVCFigure 4-2. Dump Valve Control12. Deck Lift Foot Lever (Figure 4-1). Used to raiseand lower the cutter deck. Push full forward to lock inthe transport position.13. Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 4-1). Used toset the cutter deck at the desired cutting height.1.2.3.4.5.6.Check all belts for proper alignment and wear at 2, 4and 8 hours.Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 20hours of operation. (See Section 7.4.)Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir. (See Section7.3.)Check for loose hardware. Tighten as needed.Check interlock system for proper operation. (SeeSection 4.2.)Check tire pressure. Adjust pressure if necessary.(See Section 7.10.)13