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This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Mower features may vary by
model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all mower models and the
mower depicted may differ from yours.
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References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the mower
when facing forward while standing on the operator’s platform.
Features
Drive Control Levers (A)
The RH (Right Hand) and LH (Left Hand) drive control levers are located on each side of
the control panel.
Each drive control lever controls the respective transmission. Consequently, these levers
control all of the mowers movement. Driving and steering using these control levers
is quite different from conventional mowers and will take practice to master. Refer to
Practice Operation section for further instructions.
Parking Brake Lever (B)
The parking brake lever is located to the left of the control panel. Pull
the parking brake lever back to engage the brake (ON position “ ”)
or push the parking brake lever forward to disengage the brake (OFF
position “ ”).
iMPORTAnT:
Parking Brake on 36 Inch Mowings Decks - Uses brake
wedges that will require adjustment as the rear wheel tire tread wears.
Refer to
Parking Brake Check/Adjustment - 36 inch Deck Only on
page 17.
Deck Lift Handle (C)
The deck lift handle is located on the right side of the mower, and is used to raise and
lower the mower deck.
Depress the button on the end of the handle and push downward to lower the deck, or
pull upward to raise the deck. When the desired height is attained, secure the pin in the
desired index hole and release the button on the handle.
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Make certain the deck is secured and the pin is fully inserted into the deck height
index. The pin is keyed to help keep it in place and fits into the slotted holes on the deck
height index.
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The deck lift handle must always be above the pin, never hang the deck lift
handle from the pin when mowing.
Deck Height Index (D)
The deck height index consists of several holes located on the right of the mower. Each
hole corresponds to a 1⁄4 inch (6.4 mm) change in the deck height position ranging
from 1 1/2 inch (38.1 mm) at the lowest setting to 4 1/2 inch (114.3 mm) at the highest
setting. Insert the connected pin to select the desired deck height.
Transport Lock (Not Shown) (E)
The transport lock is the highest setting on the deck height index, and is used to lock
the deck into the transport position. Use the deck lift handle to engage or disengage the
transport lock.
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Mowers with 48 or 54 inch Mowing Decks - Do not mow with the deck in the
transport position.
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Mowers with 36 inch Mowing Decks - The 4 1/2 inch (114.3 mm) mowing deck
height adjustment is used as the transport position and as the highest deck height for
mowing.
Fuel Cap (F)
Turn the fuel cap counter clockwise and pull upward to remove. The fuel cap is tethered
to the mower to prevent its loss. Do not attempt to remove the fuel cap from the mower.
Fill tank to 1/2” (12.7 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck, allowing some space in the
tank for fuel expansion. Do not overfill the tank.
Push the fuel cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn clockwise until the cap
clicks at least two times to tighten. Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank
after removing.
WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is running. If the engine
is hot from recently running, allow to cool for at least five minutes before
refueling. Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine and
cause a fire.
Fuel Gauge (If Equipped) (G)
There is a fuel gauge on top of the tank to the left of the operator’s platform.
MIL Light or Choke Knob (If Equipped) (H)
The Multifunction indicator light (Mil) (if equipped):
Provides diagnostic
information for the engine. If the MIL lights up and/or flashes see the service manual or
contact your service centerChoke Knob (If equipped)
The Choke Knob (if equipped):
Pull the knob out to choke the engine;
push the knob in/down to open the choke. Having the choke in the “ON”
position helps the engine to start during initial start-up. During normal
operation the choke should be “OFF”.
CHOKE
CONTROLS & OPERATION
G
F
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L
H
K
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J
A
B
D
C
P
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