Operating the Blade Control
(PTO)
The blade control (PTO) engages and disengages
power to the electric clutch.
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
1. Press the clutch/brake pedal to stop the tractor.
2. Pull the blade control (PTO) to on (Figure 16).
Figure 16
1.
Off—disengaged
2.
On—engaged
Disengaging the Blade Control (PTO)
1. Press the clutch/brake pedal to stop the tractor.
2. Push the blade control (PTO) to off (Figure 16).
Setting the Height-of-Cut
Use the height-of-cut lever to raise and lower the
cutter deck to the desired cutting height. You can
set the height-of-cut to one of seven positions from
approximately 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 inches (38 to 116 mm).
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade control (PTO).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
5. Pull on the height-of-cut lever on the tractor and
move it to the desired position (Figure 17).
Figure 17
1.
Height-of-cut lever
Starting the Engine
1. Sit down on the seat.
2. Set the parking brake; refer to Setting the Parking
Brake.
Note:
The engine does not start unless you set the
parking brake or fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Push the blade control (PTO) to off (Figure 16).
4. Shift the throttle lever to Choke (Figure 18).
Figure 18
1.
Choke
3.
Slow
2.
Fast
4.
Throttle lever
Note:
An engine that has been running and is
warm may not require step 4.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the
Start position (Figure 19). When the engine starts,
release the key.
Figure 19
1.
Start
3.
Off
2.
On
Important:
If the engine does not start after
30 seconds of continuous cranking, turn the
ignition key to Off and let the starter motor
cool; refer to Troubleshooting.
6. After the engine starts, slowly shift the throttle lever
to Fast (Figure 18). If the engine stalls or hesitates,
shift the throttle lever back to Choke for a few
seconds and then shift the throttle lever to Fast.
Repeat this step as required.
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