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Choke Control
Push the choke lever
forward to start a cold
engine. Pull the choke
lever to the rear when the
engine gets warm.
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.
Bypass Valve Lever
Pull the lever back to set
the pump in neutral and
move the unit with the
engine off.
Push the lever in to set the
pump in the drive position
and operate the unit.
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.
NOTE: 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.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Use this valve to control
fuel flow from left or right
fuel tank.
Open the valve to
operate the engine. Turn
the valve to "Off" when
storing or transporting
the unit.
Parking Brake Lever
1. Pull lever up to engage
parking brake.
2. Push lever down to
disengage parking brake.
Seat Adjustments
To adjust seat forward or backward:
1. While seated, pull seat adjustment lever
outward and slide seat into desired
position.
2. Release lever and slide seat forward or
back to lock seat into position.
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2
1
Drive
Neutral
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OFF
ON
WARNING: Make all seat
adjustments with unit stationary,
parking brake on and engine shut
off.
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RIGHT
TANK
LEFT
TANK
OFF
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