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SET CUTTING HEIGHT
See Figure 12.
1.
Pull deck lift handle forward until transport
lock engages.
2.
Insert adjustment pin through desired
setting in height-of-cut adjustment system.
3.
Move deck lift handle slightly forward,
release transport lock and slowly release
mower lift handle until it contacts
adjustment pin and stops.
Figure 12
OPEN FUEL VALVE
See Figure 13.
•
Turn fuel valve toward the left or right fuel
tank to use fuel from that tank.
•
Move valve to the off position when storing or
transporting unit.
Figure 13
OPERATION
WARNING:
Avoid Injury
Read and understand the
Safety
section before proceeding.
NOTICE: All references to left, right, front, or rear
are given from the perspective of operator standing
behind the machine, facing the direction of forward
travel.
EMERGENCY STOPPING
WARNING:
Avoid Injury
Operating on slopes may lead to loss of
steering control. Be prepared to react.
1.
Push Emergency Stop.
2.
Set PTO switch to off position.
3.
Turn key to off position and remove from
ignition.
4.
Engage parking brake.
START THE ENGINE
1.
Disengage parking brake.
2.
Turn fuel valve to appropriate tank.
3.
Ensure PTO switch is off and speed toggle is
on slow.
4.
Place key in ignition and turn to on position.
5.
Secure remote from carrying case and turn
remote on.
6.
Remote signal indicator will illuminate to
confirm connection with machine and strobe
light on machine will turn on.
7.
Step away from the machine to a safe
distance (30 feet).
8.
Turn off choke. (If starting a cold engine turn
on choke.)
9.
Press Start button on remote control.
OPERATING THE MOWER
1.
Start the engine. See
Start the Engine
on
page 17.
WARNING:
Avoid Injury
Move the steering joystick slowly and keep
the throttle at slow speed until you learn how
to operate the unit.
2.
Move throttle to the full fast position on the
remote control.
3.
Press the ENABLE button.
4.
Use joystick to position mower.
5.
Engage PTO to begin mowing.
6.
Adjust drive speed toggle as desired.
