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OPERATION
SETTING AND RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE
To set the parking brake:
• Place the direction control switch in the neutral (N) position.
• Fully depress and hold the brake pedal.
• Fully depress and hold the parking pedal.
• Release the brake pedal.
• Release the parking pedal.
To release the parking brake:
• Depress and release the brake pedal.
WARNING!
Never leave the mower unattended when the motor is running. Verify that the parking pedal is set
and the key has been removed. Failure to set the parking pedal could cause the mower to move,
and leaving the key could allow unauthorized use that could result in serious personal injury.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
Adjust the seat position to ensure you are able to make firm contact with the accelerator and brake pedals
before operating the mower.
To move the seat:
• Sit down on seat and lift the seat adjustment lever.
• While holding the lever, slide the seat to the desired position.
• Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in position before operating the mower.
WARNING!
Be sure the seat is locked into place before operating the mower. A seat that is not secure can
cause the operator to shift and lose control of the mower and result in possible death or serious
personal injury.
Parking Pedal
Brake Pedal
Direction Control Switch
F N R
Seat Adjustment
Lever
SETTING THE CUTTING DECK HEIGHT
NOTE:
To prevent scalping the lawn when encountering high spots, the cutting deck wheels should be
positioned off the ground when the mower is at the desired cutting height. When shipped, the cutting deck
wheels are set to the
38 mm
position. Depending on your desired cutting height, you may need to change
the position of the cutting deck wheels. To do so, refer to Adjusting Cutting Deck Wheels in the Maintenance
section of this manual on page 34.
To adjust the cutting deck height:
• Stop the mower and disengage blades.
• Turn key to OFF position and set the parking pedal.
• To raise the cutting deck, grasp the deck height adjustment lever, push left to disengage from slot, move
toward the back of the mower, then push right into slot to secure.
• To lower the cutting deck, grasp the deck height adjustment lever, push left to disengage from slot,
move toward the front of the mower, then push right into slot to secure.
Hold the deck height adjustment lever firmly when setting the deck height and only release when it is secure
in the desired slot. Quickly letting go of the lever may create a pinching or pulling hazard to the operator’s
hand.
SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control allows the mower to remain at a constant speed without the operator having to maintain
pressure on the accelerator pedal. It should only be used in the forward position on relatively smooth,
straight surfaces, and should never be used on slopes or rough terrain.
To set the cruise control:
• While driving the mower forward, press the accelerator pedal until the desired rate of speed is achieved.
• Press the cruise control button. The green light around the button will illuminate to show cruise control
is active.
• Release pressure on the accelerator pedal. Mower speed should remain constant.
• To release cruise control: tap on the accelerator pedal, depress the brake pedal, or press the cruise
control button again. The light around the cruise control button will go out to indicate cruise control is
no longer active.
OPERATION
Deck Height
Adjustment Lever
Cruise Control Button (CCS)
