Operation
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.
DRIVING THE MOWER
• Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
• Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
• Set the throttle control to FULL.
•
Manual Start:
Grasp the operator presence / parking brake
handles and the handle bar grips at the same time
to deactivate engine kill system and disengage the
parking brake.
•
Electric Start:
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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WARNING
If you do not understand how a specific control
functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the
FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.
Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without
first becoming familiar with the location and
function of ALL controls.
STARTING THE ENGINE
• Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the
parking brake is engaged.
• Set the engine throttle control to FAST throttle
position. Then fully close the choke by pulling the
knob OUT fully.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
Manual Start:
• Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
RUN.
• Grasp recoil handle and pull cord briskly. (You may
have to pull several times before engine starts. If
engine fails to start within a reasonable number of
attempts, discontinue and check engine manual for
further instructions.)
NOTE: Be sure recoil cord retracts fully into recoil unit.
A slack recoil cord can cause serious personal injury
and/or damage to unit.
• After the engine starts, gradually open the choke
(push knob down fully). Reduce to half throttle
speed and allow to warm up.
Electric Start:
• Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
START.
• After the engine starts, gradually open the choke
(push knob down fully). Reduce to half throttle
speed and allow to warm up
Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute
before engaging the PTO lever/switch or driving the
mower.
After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the unit
at FULL THROTTLE when mowing.
In the event of an emergency the engine can be
stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to
STOP.
Use this method only in emergency situations.
For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given
in STOPPING THE MOWER.
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