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Controls
Features & Controls
Neutral Return Pedal
The neutral return pedal provides a hands-free return
to neutral. This is used in conjunction with the
Reverse Speed Control Levers (B) to properly stop
the machine.
See the Operation section for steering instructions.
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
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.
Auxillary Engine Kill/Operator
Presence Lever
This lever is a major factor in the safety interlock
system of the mower. The engine kill/operator
presence handles are sensitive to touch, and if you
wear gloves while operating this machine, the handles
may not detect your presence. The operator must be
touching the handles or have the auxillary lever
depressed in order to deactivate the engine kill
system. The operator must be in the operator’s area
touching the handles or depress the auxillary lever to
engage the Engine Kill / Operator Presence Safety
System before disengaging the parking brake and
engaging the PTO switch.
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.
Parking Brake Handle
The parking brake is released by pushing DOWN on
the parking brake handle until it stops. To engage
the parking brake, pull UP on the handle until it locks
over center.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower.
Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to
disengage.
Engine Kill/Operator Presence
Handles
These handles are a major factor in the safety
interlock system of the mower. The handles are
sensitive to touch, and if you release the handles
while operating the machine, the machine will stall.
The operator must be touching the handles in order to
deactivate the engine kill system. The operator must
be in the operator’s area touching the handles to
engage the Engine Kill / Operator Presence Handles
before disengaging the parking brake and engaging
the PTO switch. Also, see Auxillary Engine
Kill/Operator Presence Lever.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle
forward to increase engine speed and back to
decrease engine speed. Always operate at FULL
throttle.
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.
