100TB
THE BEAST
Rev: Mar2011
THE BEAST
Tow Behind Mower
10
Mowing in Reverse
1. ALWAYS watch where you are going, and make
certain the area is clear before backing up.
2. Back up slowly and carefully. Do not allow THE
BEAST to jackknife.
3. If the hitch is in an offset configuration, use
EXTREME CAUTION in reverse to prevent jack-
knifing.
NEVER BACK THE MOWER TOWARDS DITCHES OR
OVER RIDGES ONTO SLOPES. THE WEIGHT OF THE
MOWER CAN PULL YOU AND YOUR TOWING VEHICLE
INTO A DITCH OR DOWN A HILL CAUSING SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
Executing Turns with THE BEAST
1. ALWAYS reduce speed to make turns of any kind.
2. The turning radius of THE BEAST is limited by the
design of the towing vehicle. The hitch can come
into contact with the towing vehicle during turns,
and the radius of the turn must be limited to prevent
this contact.
3. Use EXTREME CAUTION when executing turns on
hills and slopes.
4. Tow behind models equipped with wing mowers
can potentially execute a zero turn about the tip of
one of the wings. Use EXTREME CAUTION due to
the potential to jack-knife THE BEAST.
Operating Instructions
Starting the Engine
DANGER! Exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing
exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may
lead to death. Do not operate the engine in a
confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
NOTE: Be sure to add fresh unleaded gasoline and fill
the engine with manufacturers recommended motor oil
before starting your mower.
1. Make sure the shut off
valve, located at the
bottom of the tank, is in
the ON position.
2. Make sure the blade
control lever is in the OFF position. NOTE: The
safety interlock system prevents the engine from
being started if the blade control lever is not in the
OFF position.
3. Pull CHOKE if necessary.
4. Turn the key clockwise to the START position and
allow it to return to the ON position when the
engine starts.
5. When the engine starts to run and the key returns
to the ON position, push CHOKE off.
Stopping the Mower
To stop THE BEAST, turn the remote toggle switch to
the OFF position or turn the mower off at the main
control panel on the back corner of the chassis. Make
certain the blades are turned to the OFF position before
attempting the restart. Note: The key must be in the OFF
position, even if the remote shut-down switch is on OFF,
to prevent drain on the battery.
Braking distances for the towing vehicle will be
increased because of the weight of the Tow Behind
Mower. Use caution until you are comfortable with the
abilities of the towing vehicle to stop the mower.
Before attempting to use THE BEAST, make sure
you are familiar with all of the components and
have read the manual.
DANGER
