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Drive levers – Shift to desired gear and release drive levers
to engage forward traction operation and squeeze to
reverse. Squeeze right side of drive lever to turn right and
left side to turn left.
Neutral lock and Parking brake locks – Squeeze drive
levers back and move locks to the rear for neutral lock.
Squeeze drive levers back and move locks to the front for
parking brake lock.
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 – (Under fuel tank) Close fuel
shut–off valve when transporting or storing mower.
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Figure 12
1. Throttle control
2. Operator Presence
Control levers (OPC)
3. Blade control switch
(PTO)
4. Gear shift lever
5. Drive levers
6. Neutral lock and Parking
brake locks
7. Ignition switch
8. Handle
9. Fuel shut–off valve
Parking Brake and Neutral
Lock
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Squeeze the drive levers back to the grip (Fig. 13).
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of the locks and rotate
them forward (Fig. 13).
3. Release the drive levers.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Squeeze the drive levers back to the grip (Fig. 13).
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of of locks and rotate
them rearward until in forward speed slot (Fig. 13).
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Figure 13
1. Handle
2. Neutral/Parking brake
lock
3. Park position
4. Neutral position
5. Drive lever
6. Full speed forward
position
7. Grip
8. Forward speed slot
Setting the Neutral Lock
1. Squeeze the drive levers back to the grip (Fig. 13).
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of of locks and rotate
them rearward (Fig. 13).
Releasing the Neutral Lock
1. Squeeze the drive levers back to the grip (Fig. 13).
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of of locks and rotate
them forward until in forward speed slot (Fig. 13).