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IMPORTANT:
All references to left, right, front
or rear are given from the perspective of
operator in operator’s position, facing the
direction of forward travel.
EMERGENCY STOPPING
1. Return drive control grip to neutral.
2. Release operator presence control lever.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. Turn ignition key to off position and
remove key.
START THE ENGINE
1. Place drive control grip in the neutral
position.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Push PTO switch down to off position.
IMPORTANT:
All three starting indicator lights
will illuminate when steps 1 – 3 are complete.
4. If engine is cold, pull choke knob up to the
on position. DO NOT use choke on a
warm engine.
5. Move throttle control lever to 3/4 fast
position.
6. Insert ignition key and turn to the start
position. Release key when engine starts.
NOTICE:
Do not operate the starter for more
than 10 seconds per starting attempt. If the
engine does not start, allow a 60-second cool
down period between starting attempts.
7. Gradually move choke control knob to the
off position after engine starts.
OPERATE UNIT
1. Start the engine. See
2. Engage operator presence lever.
3. Release parking brake.
4. Pull PTO switch up to on position.
5. Move throttle control lever to the fast
position.
NOTICE:
Never engage the PTO if the
mower is plugged with grass or debris. This
may cause damage to the electric clutch.
6. Rotate drive control grip to move unit
forward or backward.
OPERATION
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the
section before proceeding.
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Operating on slopes may lead to
loss of steering control. Be
prepared to react.
Figure 15
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Move the drive control grip
slowly and keep the throttle at
slow speed until you learn how
to operate the unit and how the
mower affects handling.
CAUTION:
AVOID INJURY.
When in forward operating
position, the drive control grip
will remain in the selected
position when released by the
operator.
When in the reverse operation
position, the drive control grip
will automatically return to the
neutral position when released
by the operator.
