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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Think Safety First
Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you
or any bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet
and head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Caution
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Figure 12
1.
Caution
2.
Wear hearing protection
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 13) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
Throttle Control – The throttle control has three
positions: Choke, Fast and Slow.
Deck Engagement Control Bail – Control bail is used in
conjunction with deck engagement switch (PTO) to
release clutch brake and engage clutch to drive mower
blades. Release bail to disengage mower blades.
Blade Control Switch (PTO) – Pull switch used in
conjunction with control bail to release clutch brake and
engage clutch to drive mower blades.
Gear Shift Lever – Transmission has five forward speeds,
neutral and reverse, and has an in-line shift pattern.
Important
Do not shift while unit is moving, as
transmission damage may occur.
Upper Control Bar – Shift to desired gear and push
forward on control bar to engage forward traction
operation and pull back to brake forward movement. Pull
back on right side of control bar to turn right and left side
to turn left.
Lower Control Bar – Shift transmission to reverse and
squeeze the lower control bar and handle together to
engage rearward traction assist operation.
Parking Brake Lever – Pull back on upper control bar
and swing brake lever up against the upper handle
(Fig. 10).
Ignition Switch – Key switch is used in conjunction with
recoil starter. Switch has two positions: Run and Off.
Recoil Starter – Pull recoil starter handle to start engine.
Fuel Shut–off Valve – Close fuel shut–off valve when
transporting or storing mower.
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Figure 13
1.
Throttle control
2.
Blade control bail
3.
Blade control switch
(PTO)
4.
Gear shift lever
5.
Upper control bar
6.
Lower control bar
7.
Parking brake lever
8.
Ignition switch
9.
Handle
10. Fuel shut–off valve