Woods Equipment CZ2048K Manuel D’Utilisation

4. FINAL PREPARATIONS

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Check the engine and hydraulic oil levels.  Top off with the correct oil if necessary.  Use 10W30 motor oil 
for the engine.  Use fresh, clean 20W50 motor oil for the hydraulic system.  See engine operation manual 

for specified motor oil viscosity.   

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Charge battery and properly connect cables.  See steps below.

  Battery acid is caustic. Fumes are explosive and can cause serious injury or death.

Use insulated tools, wear protective glasses or goggles and protective clothing when working with batteries.
Read and obey the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

Be certain the ignition switch is OFF and the key has been removed before servicing the battery.

 

a)  Verify battery polarity before connecting or disconnecting the battery cables. 

 

b)  When installing the battery, always assemble the RED, positive ( + ) battery cable first and the 

 

 

ground, BLACK, negative ( - ) cable last.

 

c)  Tighten cables securely to battery terminals and apply a light coat of silicone dielectric grease to    
 

terminals and cable ends to prevent corrosion.  Keep terminal covers in place.

 
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Read Operation and Safety Manual before starting.  Operator Manual is located under the seat. Tilt seat 
forward to access manual.

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If deck does not cut level, see deck leveling procedure in the adjustments section of this manual.

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Run engine at full RPM for 5 minutes before engaging blades to allow the engine to be fully lubricated 
before load is applied.

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Check the hydro stat neutral adjustment.  Neutral is set at the factory but may require readjustment.  See 
adjustments section of this manual.

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Do not use the machine without an approved grass collector, the grass discharge chute or mulching 

plates correctly fitted.