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D. To turn right, pull the right back or
push the left steering control lever
forward or a combination of both.
To stop, return both steering levers to neutral.
NOTICE:
The steering controls are
mechanically locked in neutral whenever the
parking brake is engaged.
NOTICE:
Aggressive turning can scuff or
damage lawns. ALWAYS keep both wheels
rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT
make turns with inside wheel completely
stopped. To obtain minimum turning radius,
slowly reverse inside wheel while moving
outside wheel slowly forward.
Ignition Switch
Operate the ignition
switch with the
removable key. The
switch has three
positions:
• Off (1)
• On (2)
• Start (3)
To start the engine, turn the key to Start, then
release to On. To stop the engine, turn the
key to Off.
Choke Control
(Models 992252, 253, 254, 255)
Push the choke lever
forward (On) to close the
choke and start a cold
engine.
Pull the choke lever to the
rear (Off) to open the
choke after the engine
warms.
Throttle Lever
The throttle lever changes
the engine speed.
Move the throttle lever to
Fast (1) to increase engine
speed.
Move the lever to Slow (2)
to decrease engine speed.
Transaxle Bypass Valves
The unit can be
moved without the
engine running by
bypassing the
transaxles. The
bypass valves (1)
are located on the
transaxles near the
rear tires. See
NOTICE:
Make sure
both transaxles are
set to neutral before
pushing the unit.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT tow the unit.
Transport the unit on an appropriate truck or
trailer.
Power Take Off (PTO) Switch
Power take off (PTO)
switch engages and
disengages the mower
blades.
Pull the power take off
(PTO) switch to On
position to engage
mower blades.
Push the power take off
(PTO) switch to Off
position to disengage
mower blades.
NOTICE:
The engine will not start unless the
steering control levers are in the neutral
position, the PTO switch is in the Off position
and parking brake is set.
Mower Lift Pedal
Mower lift pedal raises and lowers mower
deck for mowing or transport.
Transport:
Push mower lift pedal all the way forward until
lift lock engages.
Cutting Height:
Put cutting height adjustment pin in desired
hole. Push mower lift pedal forward and hold
it while pushing down on the lift lock. Slowly
lower mower lift pedal until deck lift contacts
cutting height adjustment pin.
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