8.2
OPERATE THE MACHINE
8.2.1
START THE MACHINE
WARNING
Clear the area of bystanders before operating the mower. If
anyone enters the mowing area, stop immediately and do
not return to mowing until the bystanders leave the area.
a
b
c
d
a
Stop / Off
b
On (with lights)
c
Run
d
Start
1. Raise the mower deck to its highest position.
2. Insert start key and turn to start position (d).
NOTE
The key will return back to (c) position automatically.
Wait for 4 seconds until the display shows normally.
3. Release the parking brake.
NOTE
The buzzer alarms for one time, the machine is READY
TO GO, then you can drive the machine even without
blade working.
4. Place steering control levers in forward (F) position and
drive to desired mowing location.
WARNING
Be certain you have correctly set your intended
direction of travel with the direction control button
before pressing the accelerator pedal. Failure to do so
could result in you driving the mower in an unintended
direction, which could cause loss of control or an
accident resulting in death, serious personal injury, or
property damage.
NOTE
Turn the headlight on by turning the key to the postion (b)
when you power on the machine.
WARNING
Use caution when crossing over gravel paths or driveways.
Before crossing, disengage the blades and raise the cutting
deck to the highest position to minimize the possibility of
ricochet. Drive slowly to avoid loss of traction and control.
WARNING
Do not attempt to change the direction of operation while
the mower is in motion. Always come to a complete stop
before changing the mower direction.
WARNING
Steering control levers will spring back towards neutral
position if you release them, but you still need to control
them manually to reach neutral position.
8.2.2
STOP THE MACHINE
1. Stop mower on a flat, level surface.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Push the PTO switch down to turn blades off.
4. Turn the key to OFF position (a).
8.2.3
SET THE CRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control allows the mower to remain at a constant speed
without the operator having to maintain pressure on the
accelerator pedal. It should only be used in the forward
position on relatively smooth, straight surfaces, and should
never be used on slopes or rough terrain.
8.2.3.1 SET THE CRUISE CONTROL
1. While driving the mower forward, press the accelerator
pedal until the desired rate of speed is achieved.
2. Press the cruise control button. The light around the
button will illuminate to show cruise control is active.
3. Release pressure on the accelerator pedal. Mower speed
should remain constant.
8.2.3.2 RELEASE THE CRUISE CONTROL
1. Tap on the accelerator pedal, depress the brake pedal, or
press the cruise control button again.
8.2.4
SET THE PARKING BRAKE
1. Fully depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Push the parking brake lever all the way down untuil it
engage into the slot.
3. Release the brake pedal.
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