4.
Move the lever to the traction—F
ORWARD
and reel drive—E
NGAGE
position (
increase the throttle speed until the machine is
traveling at the desired ground speed, drive the
machine onto the green, lower the cutting unit to
the ground, and begin mowing.
Operating the Controls after
Mowing
1.
Drive off the green, move the reel drive and
traction control levers to the D
ISENGAGED
position, and shut off the engine.
2.
Empty the grass basket of clippings, install the
grass basket on the mower, and transport the
machine to storage.
After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Shut off the machine, remove the key (if equipped),
and wait for all movement to stop before you leave
the operator’s position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Clean grass and debris from the machine to help
prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Allow the machine to cool before storing the
machine in any enclosure.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or on other appliances.
•
Reduce the throttle setting before shutting off
the engine and turn off the fuel-shutoff valve (if
equipped) after mowing.
Transporting the Machine
After mowing, transport the machine away from the
job site; refer to
Transporting the Machine Using
Transport Wheels (page 22)
or
Machine Using a Trailer (page 22)
.
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