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OPERATION
OPERATING THE MOWER
WARNING!
Clear the area of bystanders before operating the mower. If anyone enters the mowing area, stop
immediately and do not return to mowing until the bystanders leave the area.
Before starting the mower:
• Ensure work area is clear of children, bystanders, and pets.
• Clear the work area of objects that may be thrown by the mower blades.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tyre pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners.
• Check to make sure all guards are in place and working properly.
• Clean debris from mower.
• Test safety interlock system.
• Adjust seat to desired position.
• Verify battery charge level.
NOTE!
When the level of battery charge reaches the red zone on the battery charge indicator, the blades will
automatically shut off. Return immediately to recharge. Continuing to mow when the battery charge
level is in the red zone can cause the mower to become stranded away from the charging area.
NOTE!
If the mower becomes stranded away from the charger, it will be necessary to place the direction
control switch in neutral (N) and push the mower back to the charging location.
Mowing:
• Raise the mower deck to its highest position.
• Insert start key and turn to ON position.
• To release the parking brake: depress and release the brake pedal.
• Place direction control switch in forward (F) position and drive to desired mowing location.
WARNING!
Be certain you have correctly set your intended direction of travel with the direction control switch
before pressing the accelerator pedal. Failure to do so could result in you driving the mower in an
unintended direction, which could cause loss of control or an accident resulting in death, serious
personal injury, or property damage.
• Stop the mower, turn key to OFF position, and set the parking brake.
• Lower cutting deck to desired position.
• Turn start key to ON position and release parking brake.
• Raise blade engage knob to activate blades and press accelerator pedal to mow as desired.
WARNING!
Use caution when crossing over gravel paths or driveways. Before crossing, disengage the blades
and raise the cutting deck to the highest position to minimize the possibility of ricochet. Drive slowly
to avoid loss of traction and control.
NOTICE!
Do not attempt to change the direction of operation while the mower is in motion. Always come to a
complete stop before changing the mower direction.
OPERATION
Reverse mode operation:
NOTICE!
The mower will emit a constant beeping sound when operated in reverse with either the blade off or
in reverse mode operation.
• Depress the brake pedal and bring the mower to a complete stop.
• Push blade engage knob down to turn blades off.
• Place direction control switch in reverse (R) position.
• Press the reverse mode button.
• Raise the blade engage knob, slowly press accelerator pedal, and reverse mow as needed.
WARNING!
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and
while backing to make sure no children, bystanders, or pets enter the mowing area. Be aware that
the reverse mode operation is activated when the reverse mode button is illuminated in red and a
constant beeping sound is emitted. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to
inflict death or serious injury.
WARNING!
Be especially careful before and when backing with the bagger kit installed, as it may limit visibility.
Always look closely behind and down for small children, bystanders, and pets and move the mower
slowly to prevent back over accidents that can cause death or serious personal injury.
When mowing is complete:
• Stop mower on a flat, level surface. Do not stop the mower on a slope.
• Push the blade engage knob down to turn blades off.
• Place the direction control switch in the neutral (N).
• Set the parking brake.
• Turn the start key OFF.
WARNING!
If the mower emits a beeping noise after you leave the seat, verify that the parking brake is set and
the key has been removed. Failure to set the parking brake could cause the mower to move, and
leaving the key could allow unauthorized use that could result in serious personal injury.
