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7.6
DRIVING _________________________________________________________________
Read and follow all safety instructions contained in this manual when you drive the mower. When you operate in the
reverse direction, look behind you to make sure you have a clear path.
IMPORTANT: Equipment must meet the current regulations to be driven on the public roads.
Push the PTO switch to the OFF position and lift the cutting units to the transport position.
Engage the wing transport latches before you transport the mower on a trailer or when the mower is stored with the
wings in the lifted position. See 6.7.
7.7
MOWING SPEED __________________________________________________________
The cutting quality is improved at speeds lower than the transport speed of the mower. A mow speed of 6 to 7 mph (10
to 11 km/hr) is set at the factory and is correct for most conditions. The local turf conditions may require a different
speed. If the adjustment is needed, see Section 10.2.
7.8
MOWING
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To mow:
1.
Set the PTO switch to the ON position. When the PTO switch is
in the ON position, the 4WD system is engaged.
2.
Push and hold the deck levers until the front and rear cutting
units are lowered to the ground. When the cutting units are
lowered, the blades will start turning.
3.
To lift the front and rear decks, pull and hold the deck levers until
the cutting units are completely lifted. The deck blades will stop
when the decks are lifted.
WARNING
To prevent injuries, when the blades rotate, keep your hands, feet and clothing away from the cutting unit.
NEVER use your hands to clean the cutting units. Use a brush to remove grass from the blades. The blades can be
sharp and can cause injury.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the mower, make sure that the wing transport
latches are disengaged before you lower the wing decks.
NOTICE
The engine throttle must be at least 50% speed to lift or lower the
decks.
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P
E
F
PTO Switch
Left Wing
Deck Lever
Right Wing
Deck Lever
Front Deck
Lever
