Operation
Engaging the PTO
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck are
dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious
injury or death.
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower or
mower deck when the blades are engaged.
DANGER
An uncovered discharge opening will allow
objects to be thrown in an operator’s or
bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the
blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade
contact can cause serious injury or death.
Never operate the mower with the discharge
deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there
is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place
and working properly.
The PTO switch engages the cutting blades. Be sure
that all persons are clear of mower deck and discharge
area before engaging the PTO.
1.
Set throttle to “MIDWAY” position.
2.
Pull the PTO switch outward to the “ROTATE”
position to engage the blades.
3.
Place the throttle in the “FAST” position to begin
mowing.
Disengaging the PTO
1.
Set throttle to “MIDWAY” position.
2.
Pull the blade engagement lever to the full
rearward position to disengage the blades
Stopping the Engine
1.
Disengage the PTO.
2.
Bring the unit to a full stop.
3.
Lock drive levers in “park brake” position.
4.
Disengage the PTO.
5.
Move transmission shift lever to “neutral”.
6.
Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
7.
Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position to stop the engine.
8.
Remove the key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting engine.
9.
Close the fuel shut-off valve when the machine
will not be in use for a few days, when
transporting, or when the unit is parked inside
a building.
Driving the Machine
Drive Lever/Neutral Lock/Park Brake Latch
Operation
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For Pistol Grip Handles
To lock the drive levers in “neutral”, squeeze the
drive levers back to the neutral position. Place
thumbs on the upper portion of the neutral
lock/park brake latches and move them to the
rear. Release the drive levers.
To lock the levers in “park brake”, squeeze the
drive levers back to the brake position. Place
thumbs on the upper portion of the neutral
lock/park brake latches and move them to the
front. Release the drive levers (see Figure 6)
CAUTION
If the neutral lock/park brake latches are
not completely engaged the drive levers
could unexpectedly slip into the forward drive
position. If the drive levers slip into the drive
position, the unit could lurch forward and
cause injury or property damage.
Be sure the pins protruding through the slots
of each neutral lock latch are completely
engaged in the rear slot of each latch.
To place the drive levers in the drive position,
firmly hold the drive levers, place thumbs on the
upper portion of the neutral lock/park brake
latches and move them out of the “neutral” or
the “park brake” position. Slowly and smoothly
release the drive levers.
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