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Features & Controls
Parking Brake Handle
The parking brake is applied by pushing DOWN on the
parking brake handle until it stops. To release the park-
ing brake, pull UP on the handle until it locks over cen-
ter.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower.
Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to
disengage.
Engine Kill/Operator Presence Handles
These handles are a major factor in the safety interlock
system of the mower. Both handles are tied together so
depressing one handle depresses both. The operator
must depress the handles in order to deactivate the
engine kill system. Handles must be depressed to dis-
engage the parking brake and engage the PTO switch.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle for-
ward to increase engine speed and back to decrease
engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle.
Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once
the engine starts. A warm engine may not require chok-
ing. Pull the knob UP to close the choke. Push to knob
DOWN to open the choke.
Neutral Return Pedal
The neutral return pedal provides a hands-free return to
neutral. This is used in conjunction with the Reverse
Speed Control Levers (B) to properly stop the machine.
See the Operating the Dual Drive Walk-Behind Mower
section for steering instructions.
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Fuel Shut Off Valve (not shown)
The fuel shut off valve is located under the fuel tank.
Turning the handle until it is VERTICAL will allow fuel to
be supplied to the engine. Turning the handle until it is
HORIZONTAL shuts off the fuel supply to the engine.
