OPERATION
16
F-040600C
HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER
To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow the
steps below.
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, completely push
the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. If the unit is not
stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.
1.
Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the
unit. Keep your foot on the pedal (see Figure 7).
Clutch/Brake
Pedal
Figure 7
2.
Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW position (see
Figure 8).
Throttle
Control Lever
Figure 8
3.
To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward speed setting.
To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse.
Shift Lever
Figure 9
4.
Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal. Do not keep your foot
on the pedal.
5.
Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
FUNCTION
SHIFT LEVER
6 Speeds
THROTTLE
Trimming
Snow Thrower
1
Bagging Grass
1 or 2
FAST
Mulching Grass
1 or 2
FAST
CHOKE
Normal Mowing
2 or 3
FAST
Easy Mowing
Snow Blade
3 or 4
SLOW
Transport
5 or 6
THROTTLE
Attachments
*
* See the Instruction Book for the Attachment.