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Engine Kill / Operator Presence Handles
These handles are a major factor in the safety interlock
system of the mower. These 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
Forward Speed Control Lever
Reverse Speed Control Levers
These levers control the ground speed of the mower.
The forward speed control lever controls the forward
ground speed control of both drive wheels.
The left reverse speed control lever controls the steering
and reverse ground speed of the left drive wheel. The
right reverse speed control lever controls the steering and
reverse ground speed of the right drive wheel.
See the
Operation
section for proper steering instructions.
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.
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 were 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 depressing 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.
Neutral Return Pedal
The neutral return pedal provides a hands-free return to
neutral. The pedal is used in conjunction with the reverse
speed control levers to properly stop the machine.
See the
Operation
section for driving instructions.
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 the knob
DOWN to open the choke.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls the engine speed. Move the throttle
control forward toward the FAST position to increase
the engine speed and back towards the SLOW position
to decrease the engine speed. Always operate at FULL
throttle.
FAST
Speeds up the engine speed.
SLOW Slows down the engine speed.
Parking Brake
Pull the parking brake handle up to engage the parking
brake. Push the parking brake handle down to disengage
the parking brake.
To start the unit the parking brake
must be engaged.
DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake.
ENGAGE
Locks the parking brake
Features and Controls
Not
for
Reproduction
