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14. Before beginning to move, ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings. Always take precautions to ensure
that the area you are mowing is clear of debris, obstructions, obstacles or any power wires.
15. If this is the FIRST TIME you are riding the unit we suggest you drive the unit around the area for a few
minutes to allow you to become accustomed to the movement and speed of the unit.
16. When you are in position to begin cutting
a) Adjust the height of the mower.
b) Ensure that the area you are mowing is clear of debris, obstructions, obstacles or power wires.
c) Make sure that no people/animals are within 50ft of the mower.
d) Set the Drive Mode switch to FORWARD.
e) Engage and start the cutting motor.
f) Then engage the drive motor and begin cutting.
17. To stop, remove your foot from the Accelerator Pedal. NOTE: The mower will automatically brake once
the pressure is released from the Accelerator Pedal.
18. If you reach an area that requires you to reverse, release the accelerator and come to a complete stop. Then
push down the Blade Control button. (Fig 4.2).
19. You would then need to press the Drive Mode switch to the reverse position (rear facing arrow)(Fig 4.1).
When the unit is switched into reverse, an audible alert is immediately activated.
20. BEFORE REVERSING - always check behind you to ensure safe movement and also ensure no persons,
pets, or obstacles are present.
21. Engage the Accelerator Pedal - the unit will immediately begin to reverse.
22. NOTE: As a safety feature the unit is designed to disengage the cutting blades when switched into reverse
directly. ALSO the speed of the unit in reverse is only half that of the forward speed. Safety in operating your
lawnmower is a priority. All these features have been included to support the safe operation of the unit and
the operator.
23. Release the Accelerator Pedal to come to a complete stop. Then move the Drive Mode switch to the
forward arrow position ( Fig 4.1).
24. To re-engage the blades follow step 9. Use the accelerator pedal to begin the forward motion once again.
25. Disengage the blades and come to a complete stop when you are done. Safely park the unit.
Engage the parking brake (Fig 6). When you leave the unit, turn the key to the off position and remove.
Mowing tips
• Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce the
cutting effort and to keep from over loading the motor and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be
necessary to reduce ground speed and /or run the lawn mower over the area a second time.
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping the previously cut path and mow
slowly.