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2-6 CUTTING
A. Connect kill switch tether cord from switch
through operator’s belt loop (or equivalent) to towing
vehicle forward of operator’s seat. (Figure 2-5)
WARNING
ROTARY CUTTERS CAN DISCHARGE
OBJECTS AT HIGH SPEEDS. TO AVOID
SERIOUS INJURIES OE DEATH:
●
OPERATE ONLY WITH SIDE BANDS IN
GOOD REPAIR.
●
KEEP CHILDREN, PETS, AND
BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM THE
WORK AREA.
●
DO NOT OPERATE CUTTER IN
VICINITY OF OTHER PERSONS.
DANGER
NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE
WITHOUT KILL SWITCH PROPERLY
ATTACHED. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
B. Release parking brake.
C. Select lowest gear and begin cutting at a slow
speed. Adjust speed to match terrain and grass
thickness. When cutting thick grass, it may be nec-
essary to adjust cutter lower in front to help prevent
stalling. Care should be taken when turning sharply
or backing that rear wheels of towing vehicle do not
hit cutter. Cut up or down the face of slopes, not
across the face.
NOTE
Optional front and rear rollers are available to help
prevent scalping on unlevel terrain.
2-7 ENGINE SHUTDOWN
A. Apply parking brake.
B. Pull out kill switch plug.
C. Close fuel valve.
Figure 2-5 Kill Switch
Proper Use Of Safety Switch And Cord
Throttle
Kill Switch Plug
Cord Through Belt Loop
Kill switch plug must be installed to start
cutter engine. Remove to stop engine.
Connect To Towing Vehicle
