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The power take off switch (PTO) is pulled on without
holding the OPC levers.
Testing the Safety Interlock System
Test the safety interlock system before each use of the
machine. If the safety system does not operate as described,
have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system
immediately.
1. Set the parking brake and place shift lever in neutral.
Start the engine; refer to Starting and Stopping the
Engine, page 20.
2. Without holding the Operator Presence Control (OPC)
levers, pull the power take off switch (PTO) up. The
engine should kill.
3. Release the power take off switch (PTO).
4. With engine running, hold down the OPC levers. Pull
the power take off switch (PTO) up and then release.
The clutch should engage and the mower blades begin
rotating.
5. Release the OPC levers. The engine should kill.
6. With the engine running and holding the OPC levers
down, move shift lever into a gear. Release the OPC
levers. The engine should kill.
7. If all the above conditions are not met have an
Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system
immediately.
Driving Forward or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in
the Fast position for best performance.
Driving Forward
1. To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward gear.
2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 20.
3. Slowly release the drive levers to move forward
(Fig. 21).
To go straight, release drive levers equally (Fig. 21).
To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the side and direction
you want to turn (Fig. 21).
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Figure 21
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Drive lever
2.
Gear shift lever
Driving Backward
Note: To drive backward, the machine may need to be
assisted by pulling the machine backwards.
1. To go backward, move the shift lever to the reverse
gear.
2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake, page 20.
3. Slowly release the drive levers together to move
rearward (Fig. 21).
Stopping the Machine
1. To stop the machine, squeeze the drive levers back to
the grips to engage brakes.
2. Move neutral/brake locks into the park position. Refer
to Setting the Parking Brake on page 20.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
4. Turn the ignition key to Off.
Note: Remember to remove the key from the ignition
switch if you leave the machine.
