Driving Backward
1. Ensure that the parking brakes are engaged.
2. Squeeze the OPC levers against the handles.
3. Move the shift lever into the reverse gear.
4. Release the parking brakes; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brakes and Neutral Locks.
5. Slowly release the drive levers.
Note:
You must pull the mower backward to assist
its rearward movement.
Stopping the Mower
1. Squeeze the drive levers all the way back to engage
the brakes.
2. Set the parking brakes. Refer to Setting the Parking
Brakes.
3. Shift transmission into the Neutral position.
4. Move the throttle to the Stop position, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Transporting Machines
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all
necessary lighting and marking as required by law.
Please carefully read all the safety instructions.
Knowing this information could help you, your family,
pets or bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
1. Stop the engine, remove the key, set the brake, and
close the fuel valve.
2. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck
with straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
3. Secure a trailer to towing vehicle with safety chains.
4. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
Side Discharging or Mulching
the Grass
This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover,
or complete grass catcher assembly mounted
in place, you and others are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris. Contact with
rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will
cause injury or death.
•
Never remove the grass deflector from
the mower because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
•
Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
•
Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you release the bail and the
power take off (PTO) is off. Rotate the
ignition key to Off. Also remove the key and
pull the wire off the spark plug(s).
Adjusting the Wheel Drive
Tension
You may need to increase the wheel drive belt tension
under certain operating conditions, such as mower over
hilly terrain or while pulling a sulky.
1. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wires from the spark plugs.
3. Disengage the neutral/parking brake locks, and
release the drive levers to reduce the spring force.
4. Remove the drive spring from the adjustment bolt
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