Not for
Reproduction
Engine Speed Control
(kawasaki engines)
Move the engine speed control to the FAST position to
increase engine speed, and to the SLOW position to
decrease engine speed.
NOTE:
Always operate the rider with the engine speed
control in the FAST position.
Choke Control
(kawasaki engines)
Move the choke control to the CHOKE position to start a
cold engine. A warm engine may not require choking.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine; it
has three positions:
OFF
Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
RUN
Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical system.
START Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE:
Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN posi-
tion with the engine stopped–this drains the battery.
PTO Switch
The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and
disengages the mower blade clutch. To engage the PTO,
pull UP on the switch. Push DOWN to disengage. Note
that the operator must be seated firmly in the rider seat
for the PTO to function.
Transmission Release Levers
The transmission release levers deactivate the
transmissions so that the unit can be pushed by hand
(see
Pushing the Unit by Hand
).
Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat can be adjusted forward and backward
(see
Seat Adjustments).
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Mower Cutting Height Adjustment
Switch
The mower cutting height is adjustable between 1.5”
(3,8 cm) and 4.0” (10,0 cm). See
Cutting Height
Adjustment
.
parking brake
Moving the parking brake lever forward and to the
right engages the parking brake. Moving the lever to the
left and back disengages the brake.
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