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8
MOWER OPERATION
-NOTE-
Use gasoline with an octane rating no less than
87.
* The right hand foot pedal must be in the
NEUTRAL position.
* The blade clutch switch must be in the OFF
position.
* The parking brake must be ON.
3. Start the engine:
* Choke as required. If the engine is cold, pull
the choke knob out. When the engine starts,
slowly push the choke in. If the engine stalls,
repeat the above operation. When the engine
is warm, choking may not be necessary.
4. Depress the left hand operator presence pedal.
5. Engage the cutter blades by pulling the blade clutch
switch into the ON position. Push the switch to the
OFF position to disengage the cutter blades.
1. Read and understand the safety instructions
before attempting to operate this machine.
2. Before starting the engine:
* Check the oil level in the engine and the
hydraulic reservoir.
* Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free
gasoline.
* Open the fuel valve on the bottom of the
fuel tank.
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PULL UP TO ENGAGE
PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE
-NOTE-
When the PTO is engaged or (possibly) disen-
gaged, a squealing sound from the underside of
the machine is normal. It is caused by the
electric clutch plates meshing as the cutter
blades come up to speed. For best equipment
life, engage the clutch with the engine at 3/4
throttle, not under full load.
If you are not familiar with the operation of the
hydrostatic drive, practice turning and
maneuvering before engaging the cutter blades.
5. Release the parking brake. Depress the right foot
pedal at the toe end to drive forward (See Figure 1)
or depress the pedal at the heel end to drive in
reverse. (See Figure 2)
-NOTE-
The left side operator presence pedal must be
depressed for operation.
Depress Toe End of Pedal
Figure 1. Forward Operation
WARNING:
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