9
Features & Controls
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.
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.
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.
Engine Kill / Operator Presence
Handles
These handles are a major factor in the safety interlock
system of the mower. Both handles are tied together so
depressing one handle depresses both. The operator
must depress the handles in order to deactivate the
engine kill system. Handles must be depressed to
disengage the parking brake and engage the PTO
switch.
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove cap, turn counterclockwise.
16 HP Models
Not
for
Reproduction
