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Use The Parking Brake
Completely push the
1.
clutch/brake pedal (B)
forward
(see Figure 8).
Lift the
2.
parking brake lever (F)
.
Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then
3.
release the parking brake lever. Make sure the parking
brake will hold the unit.
To release the parking brake, completely push the
4.
clutch/brake pedal (B)
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.
Change The Cutting Height
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the
lift lever (E)
as follows (see Figure 8).
Move the lift lever forward to lower the mower housing
1.
and back to raise the mower housing.
When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the lift lever
2.
to the highest position and move the blade rotation
control to the DISENGAGE position.
Stop The Unit
Completely push the
1.
clutch/brake pedal (B)
forward
to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal (see
Figure 8).
Move the
2.
blade rotation control (A)
to the DISENGAGE
position.
Move the
3.
shift lever (D)
to the NEUTRAL position.
Set the
4.
parking brake (F)
.
WARNING: Make sure the parking brake will hold
the unit.
Move the
5.
throttle control (G)
to the SLOW position.
To stop the engine, turn the
6.
ignition key (C)
to the OFF
position. Remove the key.
Transport The Unit
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE
1.
position.
Raise the lift lever to the highest position.
2.
Move the throttle control to a position between SLOW
3.
and FAST.
To go faster, move the shift lever to a faster speed.
4.
Mowing
Operate With The Mower Housing
IMPORTANT:
When you operate with the mower housing,
always operate with the throttle control in the FAST position.
Start the engine.
1.
Move the lift lever to a height of cut position. In high or
2.
thick grass, cut the grass in the highest position first
and then lower the mower housing to a lower position.
Move the throttle control to the SLOW position.
3.
Slowly move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE
4.
position.
Push the clutch/brake pedal completely forward.
5.
Move the shift lever to one of the speed settings.
6.
NOTE:
When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a
bagger, put the shift lever in the slowest speed.
Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
7.
Move the throttle control to the FAST position. If you
8.
need to go faster or slower, stop the unit and move the
shift lever to another speed setting.
Make sure the level of cut is still correct. After you
9.
mow a short distance, look at the area that was cut. If
the mower housing does not cut level, see authorized
dealer.
WARNING: For better control of the unit, select a
safe speed.
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for
Reproduction