CAUTION
FOR SMOOTH, SAFE OPERATION, MOVE
THE CONTROL LEVER(S) IN A GENTLE,
SLOW MOTION. NEVER PULL OR PUSH THE
CONTROL LEVER(S) RAPIDLY, ESPECIALLY
ON GRADES.
11.
BRAKING: To brake mower, gently
move the Control Lever(s) in the
direction opposite to travel. If the
parking brake is engaged with the
Joystick Control Lever in the “UP”
position or the Twin Sticks (if equipped)
In the “IN” position the engine will stop.
12.
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.
13.
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 HILLS 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.
14.
TO
STOP:
A.
Move Joystick Control Lever to
neutral position and then to the
“DOWN” position.
A2
.
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” (left)
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.
15.
TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE:
Unscrew the bypass valve (½ turn
counter clockwise) found on the left
rear of the right pump and the valve on
the right front of the left pump. A bolt is
inserted into the valve to be used as a
handle.
Move the Twinstick handles to
the neutral position and then
push both handles out as far
as they will go.
BYPASS VALVE
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