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Mower Height of Cut Adjustment
To adjust cutting height, rotate the turn crank clockwise
to raise the mower deck and counterclockwise to lower
the mower deck.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine; it has
three positions:
OFF
Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
RUN
Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical system.
START
Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN posi-
tion with the engine stopped. This drains the battery.
PTO Switch
The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and disen-
gages an electric clutch attached to the engine crank-
shaft. This electric clutch drives and stops the mower
deck. To turn the mower on, pull the switch UP. Push the
switch DOWN to turn the mower off. Note that the opera-
tor must be seated firmly in the rider seat for the PTO to
function.
Transmission Release Levers
The transmission release levers deactivate the transmis-
sions so that the unit can be pushed by hand. See
PUSHING THE UNIT BY HAND for operational informa-
tion.
Seat Adjustment Knob
The seat can be adjusted forward and backward. Tip the
seat forward, loosen the adjustment capscrews, slide the
seat to the desired position, and tighten the capscrews.
Fuel Tank
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Parking Brake
DRIVE Releases the parking brake.
PARK
Locks the parking brake.
Pull the parking brake lever up to engage the parking
brake (PARK position). Move the lever fully down to dis-
engage the parking brake (DRIVE position).
NOTE: To start the unit the parking brake must be in
PARK position.
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
Before first time operation:
• Be sure to read all information in the Safety and
Operation sections before attempting to operate this
rider and mower.
• Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop
the unit.
• Drive in an open area without mowing to become accus-
tomed to driving the unit.
WARNING
If you do not understand how a specific control
functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the
CONTROL FUNCTIONS section, do so now.
Do NOT attempt to operate the rider without first
becoming familiar with the location and function
of ALL controls.
