20
5. If the engine stalls or hesitates, move the
choke lever partially forward for a few
seconds. (
Figure 10
).
Operating the Blades
The blade control switch, represented by a
power take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and
disengages power to the mower blades. This
switch controls power to any attachments that
draw power from the engine, including the
mower deck and cutting blades.
Engaging the Blades
1. Release pressure on the motion control
levers and place the machine in neutral.
2. Move the throttle midway to the Fast
position.
Note:
Always engage the blades with the
throttle in the midway position.
3. Pull out on the blade control switch to On
to engage the blades (
Figure 11
).
4. Move throttle to full forward position
before mowing.
Figure 11
1. Control panel
2. Blade control switch—On position
Disengaging the Blades
Set throttle to midway position. Push the
blade control switch to Off to disengage the
blades (
Figure 12
).
Figure 12
1. Control panel
2. Blade control switch—Off
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to between Fast
and half throttle (
Figure 10
).
2. Disengage the blades by moving the
blade control switch to Off (
Figure 12
).
3. Turn the ignition key to Off (
Figure 10
).
4. Pull the wire off of the spark plug(s) to
prevent the possibility of someone
accidentally starting the machine before
transporting or storing the machine.
The Safety Interlock System
If safety interlock switches are
disconnected or damaged the machine
could operate unexpectedly causing
personal injury.
•
Do not tamper with the interlock
switches.
•
Check the operation of the interlock
switches daily and replace any
damaged switches before operating
the machine.
