Lift-Control Switches
Use the lift-control switches to raise and lower the
cutting units (
).
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1.
Left (front) cutting-unit lift
switch
3.
Right (front) cutting-unit lift
switch
2.
Rear cutting-unit lift switch
Cutting-Unit Drive Switch
•
To run the cutting units, press the top of the
cutting-unit drive switch (
).
The LED light in the switch illuminates when the
cutting units are running.
•
To shut off the cutting units, press the bottom of
the cutting-unit drive switch.
Important:
Always shut off cutting units when
you are not cutting.
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1.
Cutting-unit drive switch
Parking Brake Switch
Important:
Do not operate the mower with the
parking brake engaged, and do not engage the
parking brake while the mower is moving.
Important:
The parking brake operates on the
front wheels only. Do not park the mower on a
slope.
To engage the parking brake, pressing the smaller
(orange) locking button, and moving the brake switch
forward (
Note:
The LED light in the switch illuminates when
the parking brake is engaged and the ignition key is
turned to the R
UN
position.
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1.
Locking button (orange)
2.
Parking-brake switch
Service Brake
The hydraulic transmission provides the machine
with service-brake effect. When you release the
forward or reverse travel pedals, or reduce engine
speed the transmission produces service-brake effect
and ground speed slows or stops the machine. To
increase the transmission-braking effect, push the
transmission pedal into the N
EUTRAL
position. Only
the front wheels provide service brake effect.
DANGER
The service braking system does not keep
the machine from rolling when parked. The
machine could move unintentionally.
Engage the parking brake when you park the
machine.
Emergency Brake
If the service brake is damaged or ineffective, shut off
the engine, engage the parking brake remove the key,
and have the machine repaired.
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