Operation
2.
Pull the parking brake up and rearward to engage
the parking brake.
3.
Push down on the PTO switch to the “disengage”
position.
4.
Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
5.
On a cold engine, push the choke lever forward
into the “ON” position.
On a warm engine, leave the choke in the “OFF”
position.
6.
Turn ignition switch to the “START” position.
Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.
Important:
Do Not crank the engine
continuously for more than ten seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60
second cool-down period between starting
attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines
can burn out the starter motor.
7.
If the choke is in the “ON” position, gradually
return choke to the “OFF” position as the engine
warms up.
PTO Engagement
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck are
dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious
injury or kill you.
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
all persons are clear of mower deck and discharge
area before engaging the PTO.
1.
Set throttle to “MIDWAY” position.
2.
Release the parking brake.
3.
Move the motion control levers to the center,
operate position.
4.
Pull the PTO switch outward to engage the blades.
5.
Place the throttle in the “FAST” position to begin
mowing.
Disengaging the PTO
1.
Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and
“FAST” positions.
2.
Push down on the PTO switch to disengage the
blades.
Stopping the Engine
1.
Bring the unit to a full stop.
2.
Move the motion control levers out to the neutral
lock position.
3.
Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
4.
Push down on the PTO switch to disengage the
blades.
5.
Engage the parking brake.
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.
8.
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
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 brake lever must be disengaged
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