Bad Boy ROGUE Series, Service Manual

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SECTION 3: MOWER OPERATION
Never operate the mower with faulty equipment. Always be alert of sudden changes in landscape, as
the mower will react differently on slopes or embankments than it will on flat surfaces. Never operate
the mower with the discharge chute open. Do not cross terrain, other than grass, with blades turning as
this could cause damage to property or bystanders.
3.1 Owners must become familiar with the controls before operating a zero-turn radius vehicle. Start slowly
and build your skill level. Have ample practice before using the mower at full
capabilities.
3.2 Make sure nothing is under or around the mower.
3.3 Place the parking brake in the up position.
3.4 Drive arms must be in the “open” position. While sitting on the mower, each arm is positioned away
from the operator, to the left and right. Drive arms will lock into place and must be in this position to
start the mower.
3.5 Put PTO switch in the OFF position.
3.6 If your mower has been equipped with a ROPS (Roll Over Protection System) then you must fasten the
seatbelt.
3.7 Engage the choke if the mower has not been started recently.
3.8 Position the throttle control between half and full throttle.
3.9 Place the key in the ignition. Turn the key to start the mower.
3.10 Once the mower is started, disengage the choke.
3.11 Increase RPM by sliding the throttle control to fast position.
3.12 Always engage PTO at full throttle.
3.13 Your mower will perform differently on an incline /decline. Be cautious, slow down, and do not make
any sudden jerking movements with control arms. The mower could lose traction on a decline or tip
backwards on an incline.
3.14 Once you become comfortable with your Bad Boy Mower you will notice your overall mowing time will
decrease.
Avoid operating your mower on side hills of over 5 degrees,
inclines of over 10 degrees,
and declines of over 15 degrees.