71
e. The label showing the relationships between the set-
ting holes and cutting heights is stuck on the mower
deck.
f. The right and left gauge wheels should be set to the
same cutting height.
g. Shift the lift lever to down position (
d
) to lower the
mower deck.
CAUTION:
Before operating the lift lever, be seated in
the operator's seat and make sure of the
safety conditions when lowering the mower
deck.
3. STARTING MOWING OPERATION
a. Start the engine and shift the throttle lever,1, to the
intermediate position between the low speed (
t
) and
high speed (
r
) positions.
b. Shift the lift lever,2, to up position (
u
) to raise the
mower deck.
c. Release the parking brake.
d. Push the drive control lever gradually to drive the Zero
turn mower into the working site.
CAUTION:Before starting to move the zero
turn mower, be sure to lock the rear gauge
wheels either in vertical or slanted positions.
e. Release the drive control lever gradually to stop the
zero turn mower.
f. Shift the lift lever to down position (
d
) to lower the
mower on the ground.
g. Turn the PTO switch,3, to the ON (
M
) position.
IMPORTANT:
•
To engage PTO, first turn switch clockwise and then
pull up it.
•
When engaging the PTO clutch, slow down the engine
speed sufficiently for safety.
CAUTION:
• Whenever you encounter with any trouble
of the mower, ask your dealer for repair
immediately.
(1) Throttle lever
(2) Lift lever
(3) PTO switch
CHAPTER 4. MOWER OPERATION
A
B
C
E
G
D
F
inch(mm)
8654−901−091−0
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
G
H
A
B
C
E
G
D
F
H
4.5(115)
4.0(102)
3.5(89)
3.0(76)
2.5(63)
2.0(50)
1.5(37)
1.0(25)
SLIDE
1
3
2
25
FIG. 4-3
FIG. 4-4