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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Decals .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Product Overview .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Controls ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Ignition Switch ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Choke ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Throttle Control .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Blade Engagement Control (PTO) .................................................................................................................................... 10
Motion Control Levers ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Speed Limit Lock ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Fuel Shut-off Valve ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
Hour Meter ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Attachments/Accessories .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Parking Brake/Dump Valves .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Adding Fuel........................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Filling the Fuel Tank .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Checking the Engine Oil Level .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Think Safety First ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Starting the Engine ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Stopping the Engine .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Moving Forward or Backward ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Moving Forward ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Moving Backward .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Stopping the Machine ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Pushing the Machine by Hand .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass ........................................................................................................................... 14
Operating the Deck Engagement Control (PTO)............................................................................................................... 14
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO) ................................................................................................................................... 14
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO) .............................................................................................................................. 14
The Safety Interlock System ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Understanding the Safety Interlock Systems .................................................................................................................... 14