OPeRaTION
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Running
Release the parking brake by moving the lever
1.
downward.
nOte: the mower is equipped with an operator
presence system. When the engine is running,
any attempt by the operator to leave the seat
without first setting the parking brake will shut off
the engine.
Move the steering controls to the neutral position
2.
(n).
Select the cutting height by setting the cutting
3.
height pin into the desired hole. Release foot
pedal latch and lower deck to set cutting height.
Make sure the work area is free from objects that
4.
could be thrown by the rotating blades.
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Cutting height selection
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Move the throttle to FULL, engage the mower deck
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Parking brake released
Move throttle control to full throttle (rabbit symbol).
5.
engage the mower deck by pulling out the blade
6.
switch.
the machine’s speed and direction are
7.
continuously variable using the two steering
controls. When both controls are in the neutral
position, the machine stands still.
By moving both controls an equal amount forward
or backward, the machine moves in a straight line
forward or backward respectively.
WARNING!
Ensure that no one is near mower
when engaging blade switch.
