OPERATION
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F–040700C
HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE
1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward.
2. Lift the
parking brake lever
(Figure 9).
3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then release
the
parking brake lever
. Make sure the parking brake will hold
the unit.
4. To release the parking brake, completely push the clutch/brake
pedal forward. The parking brake will automatically release.
WARNING: Before you leave the operator’s position,
move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Set the
parking brake. Move the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position. Stop the engine and remove
the ignition key.
HOW TO CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the
lift lever
as follows.
1. To release the
lift lever
, push the
button
on top of the
lift lever
(Figure 9).
2. Move the
lift lever
forward to lower the mower housing and
back to raise the mower housing.
3. When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the
lift lever
to the
highest position and move the blade rotation control to the DIS-
ENGAGE position.
Figure 9
Parking Brake Lever
Lift Lever
Button
HOW TO STOP THE UNIT
1. Completely push the
clutch/brake pedal
forward to stop the
unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.
3. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
4. Set the parking brake.
WARNING: Make sure the parking brake will hold the
unit.
5. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position.
6. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Re-
move the key.
HOW TO TRANSPORT THE UNIT
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
1. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position
2. Raise the lift lever to the highest position.
3. Move the throttle control to a position between SLOW and
FAST.
4. To go faster, move the shift lever to a faster speed.