a) Pull the 2 control levers rearward in the
direction of the neutral position to decrease
the speed or stop the product.
b) Move 1 control lever slightly forward and the
other control lever slightly rearward to make a
zero turn.
8. Lower the cutting deck to mow position. Refer to
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
mow position on page 12
.
9. Pull up the PTO button to engage the drive of the
blades.
10. If it is necessary to adjust the cutting height
during operation, refer to
.
To stop the engine
1. Move the 2 control levers to the neutral position
to stop the product.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Push down the PTO button to disengage the
drive of the blades.
4. Put the cutting deck in the transport position.
5. Move the throttle control to the minimum throttle
position.
6. Let the engine idle for a minimum of 1
minute until the engine is at usual operation
temperature.
7. Turn the ignition key to the stop position.
8. Remove the ignition key from the ignition when
you are away from the product.
To get a good cutting result
• For best performance, do maintenance on the
product regularly as given in the maintenance
Maintenance on page 14
.
• Do not cut a wet lawn. Wet grass can give a bad
cutting result.
• Start with a high cutting height and decrease it
gradually.
• Use full throttle when you cut the grass.
• Move the product forward at low speed if the
grass is high and thick.
• Cut the grass in an irregular pattern.
• When you cut large areas, move the product
to the right during 1 or 2 turns around
the work area. This procedure will keep the
grass discharge away from shrubs, fences and
driveways. After approximately 2 turns around
the work area, cut in the opposite direction.
• When the mulch kit is used, cut the grass more
frequently.
• To get the best cutting result, cut the grass
frequently.
Maintenance
Introduction
WARNING:
Before you do any
maintenance work you must read and
understand the safety chapter.
Maintenance schedule
* = The instructions are not given in this operator's
manual.
X = The instructions are given in this operator's
manual.
O = Refer to the engine manual for instructions.
Maintenance schedule for the operator
Maintenance
Daily maintenance
Do maintenance
at a minimum of 1
time each year
Maintenance interval in hours
Before
After
25
50
100
300
Do a check of the parking
brake.
X
Do a check of the level of
the engine oil.
O
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