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IMPORTANT:
Until the operator is familiar with
the Zero Turning Radius Mower, he/she
should follow these recommendations.
Disengage the mower blades. Go very
slowly until thoroughly familiar with the
machine. Keep away from fences,
buildings, and other obstructions. Move
the Steering Control Levers smoothly
and slowly. Practice until operation is
smooth and efficient.
9.
TO DRIVE:
A.
Move the Steering Control Levers to the
“IN” position.
B.
Move the Steering Control Levers
forward to move forward. Increasing
forward movement of the Steering
Control Levers will increase the speed
of travel.
C.
To reverse the direction, pull the
Steering Control Levers slightly back.
D.
To turn, move one Steering Control
Lever slightly ahead of the other.
E.
To turn on a zero radius axis, go slowly
and move one Steering Control Lever
forward and one Steering Control Lever
rearward. (For a right hand turn the left
hand Steering Control Lever will be
ahead of the right hand Steering
Control. For a left hand turn the right
hand Steering control will be ahead of
the left hand Steering Control.)
CAUTION
FOR SMOOTH, SAFE OPERATION, MOVE
THE STEERING CONTROL LEVER(S) IN A
GENTLE, SLOW MOTION. NEVER PULL OR
PUSH THE STEERING CONTROL LEVER(S)
RAPIDLY, ESPECIALLY ON GRADES.
10.
BRAKING: To brake mower, gently move
the Steering Control Levers in the direction
opposite to travel. If the parking brake is
engaged with the Steering Control Lever(s)
in the “IN” position the engine will stop.
11.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: With the
Cut Height Adjustment Lever latched
into the top cut height latch. Insert Cut
Height Stop Pin to desired cutting
height. Pull Cut Height Adjustment
Lever rearward and then to the left to
clear top cut height latch. Lower Cut
Height Adjustment Lever until it rests on
Cut Height Stop Pin. NOTE: Pushing
on the Cut Height Foot Assist Lever will
make the Cut Height Adjustment Lever
easier to operate.
12.
ENGAGE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH: Set
the Blade Clutch Switch to the “ON”
position. The engine will not start if the
blade clutch is engaged. If the operator is
not in the seat, the engine will stop if the
clutch is engaged.
CAUTION
AVOID HILL AND SLOPES. USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN MOWING UP OR DOWN
SLOPES. NEVER MOW ACROSS THE FACE
OF A SLOPE. IF A SLOPE MUST BE
ASCENDED, BACK UP THE SLOPE; DRIVE
FORWARD WHEN DESCENDING.
13.
TO STOP:
A.
Move Steering Control Levers to neutral
position and then to the “OUT” position.
B.
Disengage the mower blade clutch by
moving the clutch to the “OFF” position.
C.
Set the parking brake.
D.
Slow engine speed with throttle to
slowest position.
E.
Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.
F.
Remove the key and wait for all
movement and all sound to cease
before dismounting.
CAUTION
WHEN LEAVING THE MOWER
UNATTENDED, ALWAYS REMOVE THE KEY
AND SET THE PARKING BRAKE, EVEN IF
JUST FOR A FEW MOMENTS. HELP
PROTECT CHILDREN AND OTHER
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM
ACCIDENTS.
