Operating the Blade
Engaging the Blade
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Note:
When you start your engine, the blade does not
turn. You must engage the blade to mow.
1. Pull the blade control bar to the handle and hold
it (Figure 12).
Figure 12
1.
Blade control bar
2. Move the blade control lever fully forward until the
blade is engaged (Figure 13).
Figure 13
Disengaging the Blade
Release the blade control bar.
Important:
When you release the blade control
bar, the blade should stop within 3 seconds. If it
does not stop properly, stop using your machine
immediately and contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Operating the Traction Drive
Engaging the Traction Drive
1. Release the traction control bar (Figure 14).
Figure 14
1.
Traction control bar
2.
Throttle
2. Move the ground speed control lever to the desired
gear position.
3. Squeeze the traction control bar against the handle
(Figure 15).
Figure 15
Disengaging the Traction Drive
Release the traction control bar.
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