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Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never make
adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut you. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service
as required.
Keep all hardware properly tightened.
Stored energy in springs can cause injury.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
STORAGE SAFETY RULES
Never store the machine or fuel container inside a
building where there is an open flame, such as a water
heater.
Allow engine to cool completely before storing in
closed area or covering unit.
For extended storage, clean unit thoroughly. See
Engine Manual for proper storage.
ACCESSORY AND ATTACHMENT SAFETY
RULES
Use only attachments or accessories designed for your
unit.
Check attachment components frequently. If worn or
damaged, replace with manufacturer’s recommended
parts.
STANDARD CONTROLS
See Figure 1 for all Controls and Features locations.
Throttle/Choke
Throttle/Choke lever controls engine speed
(to increase, push up – to decrease, pull
down) and activates choke (push lever up
and to right past offset).
To start a cold engine move lever to
“CHOKE” position and after engine has
started, gradually pull lever down to open
choke and allow engine to warm up at 1/2
throttle setting. (It should not be necessary
to choke a warm engine).
Ignition
The Ignition Switch is operated by a
removable Key. It has three positions:
1.Stop
2.Run
3.Start
Electric Start (Optional)
The Electric Starter will start a properly choked and
cranked engine when the key is turned to the “Start”
position.
Recoil Starter Handle
Pull handle to start engine (see Manual Start).
Brake Pedal
When Brake Pedal is depressed (with clutch pedal
depressed), brake band on friction wheel hub stops
riding lawn mower.
Clutch Pedal
When Clutch Pedal is depressed, transmission is
disengaged from engine, permitting shifting from
neutral (N) to desired direction of travel. With Speed
Selector in 1st or 2nd speed, release Clutch Pedal
slowly for smooth acceleration and remove foot from
pedal.
IMPORTANT:
Do not leave foot on pedal during
operation as belt slippage may occur.
When unit is in motion, use of Clutch Pedal is not
required when shifting between forward travel speeds.
Depressing Clutch Pedal beyond clutching point will
activate brake.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
DO NOT change engine governor
setting or over speed engine.
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CAUTION:
Brake will not stop riding mower
without depressing Clutch Pedal. To stop unit
in an emergency, fully depress clutch pedal,
then depress brake pedal.
If unit rolls backward down a slope, with
Speed Selector in forward speed, fully
depress clutch pedal then depress brake to
stop. DO NOT release clutch pedal until unit
has stopped rolling and Speed Selector has
been moved to first or second speed.
