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Operation
WARNING
Operating on steep slopes can cause sliding
and loss of steering, control and rollover.
Select slow ground speed before driving onto
a slope. Use extra caution when operating on
slopes.
Mow up and down the face of slopes, not
across, use caution when changing directions
and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.
Operating on a Slope
While it is not recommended, traveling up and down
slopes may be required from time to time. These
guide lines are listed for your safety.
Traveling Up a Slope
Since the hill climbing ability of the machine will
probably far exceed any other machine you may have
operated, caution should be observed.
• Never make abrupt speed or direction changes on
a slope.
• Never push down on the handle bars while
going up a grade. A slight lifting pressure is
recommended to keep the front wheels on the
ground.
Traveling Down a Slope
A very slow ground speed should always be
used when traveling down a slope. This can be
accomplished by GENTLY moving the ground speed
control levers towards the reverse direction.
Stopping the Mower
• Returning the ground speed control levers to the
neutral position will stop movement.
• Disengage the PTO.
• Engage the parking brake.
• Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position
and turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.
Mowing
• Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
• Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
• Set the throttle control to FULL.
• Push down on both of the engine kill / operator
presence handles to deactivate the engine
kill system. Push the brake lever forward the
disengage the parking brake.
• Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch.
• Begin mowing. See Lawn Care Section in the
back of this manual for tips on mowing patterns,
lawn care, and trouble shooting information.
• When finished, disengage the PTO.
• Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE MOWER).
Figure 2. Hydraulic Release Rod
NEUTRAL POSITION
“DISENGAGE”
DRIVE POSITION
“ENGAGE”
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Pushing the Mower by Hand
• Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition OFF, and
remove the key.
• Slide the hydraulic release rod forward and lock
into the top of the “T” slot. See Figure 2.
• Disengage the parking brake.
The mower can now be pushed by hand.
• After moving the mower, re-engage the
transmission (DRIVE position) by releasing the
rod from the “T” and sliding the release handle
towards the rear of the machine.
DO NOT TOW MOWER
Towing the unit will cause hydraulic
transmission damage. Do not use
another vehicle to push or pull this unit.
Driving the Mower
• Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
• Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
• Set the throttle control to FULL.
•
Push down on both of the engine kill / operator
presence handles to deactivate the engine
kill system. Push the brake lever forward the
disengage the parking brake.
• With your thumbs, pressing the ground speed
control levers forward will move the mower
forward. Pulling them back will move the mower
backwards. The farther the levers are pushed or
pulled will result in a faster ground speed.
• To slow the mower, gently release your thumb
pressure on the ground speed control levers to
return them to the neutral position.
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