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OPERATION
TO DRIVE MOWER
(See Illustration 1 on Page 8)
:
• Release park brake.
• Select gear (See Illustration 2)
Low forward: Pull lever backward.
High forward: move lever forward.
Reverse: Move to right, then forward.
Note: Pushing the mower forward slowly while operating the
gear lever may improve the ease of gear selection.
• Grasp the drive clutch lever with your right hand and slowly raise it to the hand grip.
Release to stop.
WARNING! Use low throttle settings when engaging the drive-clutch lever, especially in high gear.
TO ENGAGE CUTTER DRIVE:
• Set the throttle to at least a mid range position to prevent stalling when the cutter is engaged.
• Place your right foot on blade engagement lever and press down slowly until the pedal locks into position.
• To release, lift the lever up with right foot.
MOWING ACROSS SLOPES AND REVERSING:
• As mentioned in the Safety Instructions, reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent overturning and
loss of control. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
• Wear suitable boots for the terrain. Do not continue mowing if you are slipping while walking. Exercise extreme
caution if the grass is damp.
• Do not mow an area with a slope greater than 10 degrees to the horizontal.
• When parking a mower on a slope, ensure the engine is turned off AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED,
before leaving the mower. This applies even if you leave the mower for an instant.
• Be extremely cautious when reversing. This is particularly important on slopes. Wear non slip footwear and
keep well back from the mower to ensure your footing is steady. Instantly release the drive lever if you feel
yourself slipping.
TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING THE MOWER:
It is far safer to use ramps or a lifting device to put the mower onto a trailer or utility tray, rather than attempting
to lift it. Never attempt to lift the mower on your own.
Illustration 2
GEAR CHANGE
Fast
Reverse
Neutral
Slow
Gear change lever
Throttle lever
Drive clutch lever
Height adjustment lever
Blade engagement pedal
Parking brake pedal
Key start (Electric only)
