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Features & Controls
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove cap, turn counterclockwise.
Ignition Switch - 2 Position
Rotate the key switch to the ON position before pulling
on the starter rope. Turn the key to STOP to stop the
engine.
Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke
once the engine starts. A warm engine may not
require choking. Pull the knob UP to close the choke.
Push to knob DOWN to open the choke.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO Switch engages and disengages the mower
blades.
To engage the mower blades, pull up on the switch.
To disengage the mower blades, push down on the
switch.
When the PTO engagement lever or switch is in the
Engaged position, the Engine Kill system is activated.
Throttle Control
Pulling the round choke control knob (D) out fully
chokes the engine for cold starts. (A warm engine
may not require choking.) Moving the throttle control
(C) fully forward is FULL throttle position. Always
operate the unit at FULL throttle when mowing.
Operator Presence / Parking Brake
Handles
This control deactivates the engine kill system and
disengages the parking brake when depressed.
Release the handles to activate the engine kill system
and engage the parking brake. The engine will shut
off if the operator releases the handles with the PTO
engaged.
Ground Speed Control Levers
These levers control the ground speed of the mower.
The left and right levers are tied together so you can
operate either lever to control the mower’s ground
speed.
Moving a lever forward to “F” increases the
FORWARD speed of the mower. Moving a lever back
to “R” increases the REVERSE speed. Moving the
levers to to “N” neutral position stops mower travel.
Note: The further a lever is moved away from the
neutral position the faster the mower will travel.
Cutting Height Adjust Handle
The cutting height adjust handle controls the mower
cutting height. To adjust the mower cutting height,
turn the crank handle clockwise to raise the cutting
height. Turn the crank handle counterclockwise to
lower the cutting height. Observe the cutting height
indicator on the left side of the mower deck.
Transmission Release Valve
The transmission release valve deactivates the
transmissions so that the unit can be pushed by hand.
Engages the transmission; the mower will
move under its own power.
Disengages the transmission; the mower can
now be pushed by hand.
See PUSHING THE MOWER BY HAND for
operational information.
Parking Brake
DISENGAGE Releases the parking
brake.
ENGAGE
Locks the parking brake.
Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the
parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to
disengage the parking brake.
NOTE: To start the unit
the parking brake must be engaged.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has
three positions:
OFF
Stops the engine and shuts off
the electrical system.
RUN
Allows the engine to run and
powers the electrical system.
START Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN
position with the engine stopped–this drains the
battery.
Operator Presence / Ground
Speed Control Handles
These handles control the ground speed of the
mower. The left and right handles are tied together so
you can operate either lever to control the mower’s
ground speed.
Moving a handle forward to “F” increases the
FORWARD speed of the mower. Moving a handle
back to “R” increases the REVERSE speed. Moving
the handles to to “N” neutral position stops mower
travel.
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