TURFMASTER 309002x24C, Safety, Assembly, Operating And Maintenance Instructions

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OPERATION
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HOW TO USE
THE THROTTLE / CHOKE CONTROL
Use the throttle/choke control to choke the engine for cold starts
and increase or decrease the speed of the engine (see Figure 6).
1. Move the
throttle/choke control completely forward to the
CHOKE position to start a cold engine.
2. The FAST position is marked with a detent. For normal opera-
tion and when using a grass bagger, move the throttle control
to the FAST position. For maximum charging of the battery and
for a cooler running engine, operate the engine in the FAST
position.
3. For transport and to tow pull behind attachments, move the
throttle control to the SLOW position.
4. The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum perfor-
mance. Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the
engine.
Throttle
Control
Figure 6
HOW TO USE
THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL
Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade (Figure 7).
1. Before you start the engine, make sure the blade rotation con-
trol is in the DISENGAGE position .
2. To rotate the blade, move the blade rotation control forward
to lock the blade in the ENGAGE position.
Note: If the engine stops when you engage the blade(s),
the transmission is in reverse.
3. To stop the blade, move the blade rotation control to the DIS-
ENGAGE position . Before you leave the operator’s position,
make sure the blade has stopped rotating.
4. Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road, move the
blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.
5. Before operating in reverse, move the blade rotation control to
the DISENGAGED position. If the blade rotation control is not
in the DISENGAGED position, the engine will stop when the
speed control pedal/shift lever is moved to REVERSE position.
WARNING: Always keep your hands and feet away
from the blade, deflector opening, and the mower
housing when the engine runs.
Blade Rotation Control
Engage Position
Disengage
Position
Figure 7