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Operation
Think Safety First
Please carefully read all the safety instructions and
symbols in the safety section. Knowing this
information could help you, your family, pets or
bystanders avoid injury.
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 1) before
you start the engine and operate the machine.
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2
3
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Figure 1
1.
Steering wheel
2.
Light switch—on/off
(selected models)
3.
Ignition switch
4.
Clutch/brake pedal
5.
Blade control (PTO)
6.
Ground speed selector
7.
Height-of-cut lever
(deck lift)
8.
Parking brake lever
9.
Throttle lever
10. Hood opening
11. Operating–in –Reverse
light
12. Key Choice switch
Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1.
Push the brake pedal (Fig. 2) down and hold it in
the depressed position.
2.
Lift the parking brake lever (Fig. 2) up and
gradually take your foot off the brake pedal. The
brake pedal should stay in the depressed (locked)
position.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1.
Push down on the brake pedal (Fig. 2). The
parking brake lever should release.
2.
Gradually release the brake pedal.
Figure 2
1.
Brake pedal
2.
Parking brake lever
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Summary of Contents for Wheel Horse 17-44 HXLE
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