Operation
Disengaging the PTO
1. Set the throttle to the “MIDWAY” position.
2. Push PTO lever down to the “STOP” position
stopping the PTO and blower.
Stopping the Engine
1. Bring the unit to a full stop.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Move speed control lever to the neutral position.
4. Engage the parking brake.
5. Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
6. Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position to stop the engine.
7. Remove the key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting engine.
Driving the Machine
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning one
lever too much ahead of the other. Operator may
lose control of the machine, which may cause
damage to the machine or injury.
•
Use caution when making turns.
•
Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
Important:
To begin movement (forward or
backward) the operator must be in the seat, the
brake lever must be disengaged (pushed down)
before the speed control lever can be moved
forward or the engine will stop.
Driving Forward
1. Start the engine.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. To move forward in a straight line move the speed
control lever forward.
To turn left or right, pull one of the steering levers
back toward neutral in the direction desired.
The machine will move faster the farther the
speed control lever is moved away from neutral.
4. To stop, pull the speed control lever back to the
neutral position.
Driving in Reverse
1. To move rearward in a straight line applying equal
pressure pull both steering levers rearward.
To turn left or right, release pressure on the
steering lever toward the direction desired.
2. To stop, release the steering levers to the neutral
position.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted
from 1 to 4 inches (2.5 cm to 10.2 cm) in 1/4 inch
(.63 cm) increments.
1. Stop the machine and move the speed control
levers to the neutral position.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Engage the park brake.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
5. Move cotter pins on four deck support pins to
proper hole for height of cut desired.
Raising the Mower Deck into Service
Position
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
WARNING
Incorrectly raising or lowering a mower deck
can be dangerous. A dropped mower deck
can result in a serious injury or property
damage.
•
Always raise and lower deck on flat, dry
ground, free of any obstructions.
•
Firmly grasp the deck lift handle and
lower in a slow controlled manner.
•
Always make sure the deck is securely
latched in the “up” or “down” position.
2. Release the deck locking pins on each side
(Figure 7).
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