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P0803466-00 v.2.0
OPERATING YOUR ZERO TURN MOWER
STARTING YOUR MOWER
• With key inserted, turn master power ignition switch on by rotating key clockwise to the ON position.
• Check for the appropriate speed mode by pressing drive speed control button to “low speed” position.
NOTE: It is always recommended to start out in low mode/slow speed.
• Pull right and left drive control levers inward until stops are contacted.
• Pull up on deck blades ON/OFF switch to start cutting blades for mowing.
NOTE: only engage blades when drive control levers are in the NEUTURAL position! NEVER engage
blades when moving!!
• Push drive control levers forward for forward motion and pull for reverse motion.
NOTE: Electric brake will engage after drive control levers are returned to neutral.
STOPPING YOUR MOWER
D A N G E R
Never make sudden stops or reverse direction, especially when maneuvering on a slope. The steering is
designed for sensitive response. Rapid movement of the steering control levers in either direction could
result in a reaction of the machine that can cause serious injury.
• Return drive control levers to the Neutral/Park brake position.
• Push down on deck blades ON/OFF to turn off the blades.
• Push drive control levers outward into park brake position.
• Rotate key in Master Power Ignition Switch counterclockwise to the OFF position.
DRIVING THE MOWER
(See Figure 8.)
After starting the traction drive system, engage the steering control levers and steer as follows:
To go forward,
push steering control levers forward an equal distance.
To go in reverse,
pull steering control levers rearward an equal distance.
To turn left,
move the right steering control lever farther forward from neutral than the left steering
control lever.
To turn right,
move the left steering control lever farther forward from neutral than the right steering
control lever.
FRONT OF MOWER FACES THIS DIRECTION
N
N
FORWARD TRAVEL
ZERO-RADIUS
TURN
FORWARD TRAVEL
RIGHT TURN
REVERSE TRAVEL
RIGHT TURN
REVERSE TRAVEL
N = NEUTRAL POSITION
Direction of arrows indicate direction of mower movement
Left steering control lever
Right steering control lever
D
D
R
R
D = DRIVE POSITION R = REVERSE POSITION
To execute a zero-radius turn,
move one steering control lever forward and the other steering control
lever back of neutral. This will allow the drive wheels to counter-rotate. (See Figure 8)
To stop or decrease speed,
move steering control levers to neutral. When going forward, pull back gently
on steering control levers. When going in reverse, push forward gently on steering control levers.
Fig.8
