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OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 3)
Your mower is equipped with an operator
presence system. When the engine is running,
any attempt by the operator to leave the seat
without first setting the park brake will shut off
the engine.
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Pull park brake lever up to engage the
park brake. Make sure the lever is
secured to the right.
DECK BLADES
•
To stop the deck blades, press down on
the PTO Switch into the disengaged
position.
ENGINE
•
Move throttle control to slow position.
NOTE:
Failure to move the throttle control to
slow position and allow engine to idle before
stopping may cause engine to “backfire”.
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Turn ignition key to “OFF” position and
remove key. Always remove key when
leaving the mower to prevent
unauthorized use.
•
Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT:
LEAVING THE IGNITION
SWITCH IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN
“OFF” WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE
DISCHARGED, (DEAD).
WARNING
Always stop mower completely before
leaving the operators position; to empty a
grass catcher, etc.
