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2. Pull PTO knob (A) up to engage mower deck.
3. Move throttle lever forward to the fast position for mowing.
Disengage PTO:
1. Push PTO knob (A) down.
2. Set park brake.
Using the Throttle
MX12847
• Push throttle lever (A) forward to the fast position (B) when
mowing.
• Move throttle lever (A) to the half fast position (C) when
starting and warming the engine.
• Pull throttle lever (A) backward to the slow position (D) to idle
engine. Do not run engine at slow idle any longer than
necessary for cooldown after mowing.
Using the Hour Meter
NOTE: The machine is equipped with an electric start. The hour
meter will continue to run with the key switch in the run position.
MX20091
• Hour meter (A) shows number of hours the machine has been
operated.
• Use hour meter and SERVICE INTERVAL section to
determine when machine needs service.
Using the Motion Control Levers
The functions of the motion control levers are:
• Steering.
• Acceleration.
• Deceleration.
Neutral Position
MX20091
Picture Note: Motion control levers (A) shown in the neutral
position.
• Machine speed, motion and direction can be controlled when
the engine is running and park brake is unlocked.
• Operator can exit the mower with the engine running when the
park brake is locked and the PTO switch is disengaged.
Forward and Reverse Motion:
1. Move throttle lever to the fast position.
2. Unlock park brake.
3. Push motion control levers forward to begin forward motion.
The further forward the control levers are moved, the faster the
machine will travel.
• Forward speed range: 0–14.8 km/h (0–9.2 mph)
4. Pull both motion control levers rearward at the same time to
begin reverse motion.
• Reverse speed range: 0–6.4 km/h (0–4 mph)
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Learn use of the motion control
levers and practice at half throttle until becoming
proficient and comfortable with the operation of the
machine.
Do not move motion control levers from forward to reverse
or reverse to forward position rapidly. Sudden direction
changes could cause loss of control or damage the
machine.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may be
injured by runover and rotating blades. Before traveling
forward or rearward:
• Carefully check the area around the machine.
• Disengage the mower before backing up.
