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2
. Push down on Deck Blades On/Off Switch to turn OFF
the blades.
3
. Push Drive Control Bars outward into the neutral slots. After 1.5 seconds brakes will engage.
4.
Rotate key in Master Power Ignition Switch counter clockwise to the OFF position.
NOTE: If operator leaves seat with key in the “ON” position, the unit will need RESET
by turning Key Switch to OFF/ON/OFF.
Driving the mower
DANGER:
Never make sudden stops or reverse
direction, especially when maneuvering on a slope.
The steering is designed for SENSITIVE response. Rapid
movement of the steering control levers in either
direction could result in a reaction of the machine that
can cause serious injury.
WARNING:
Make sure seat pan is securely locked in place
down prior to each use to prevent seat from moving/
tilting in the event of mower tipping or rollover.
After turning master key to ON position:
To go forward,
push both Drive Control Bars forward an equal distance
To go in reverse,
pull both Drive Control Bars rearward an equal distance
To turn left,
move the right Drive Control Bar farther
forward from neutral than the left Drive Control Bar.
To turn right,
move the left Drive Control Bar farther
forward from neutral than the right Drive Control Bar.
Zero radius turn,
move one Drive Control Bar forward
and the other Drive Control Bar back of neutral. This will
allow the drive wheels to counter-rotate.
To stop or decrease speed:
To stop, move both Drive Control Bars to
neutral, middle position
and
push levers
OUTWARD
into the neutral slots.
When going forward and want to decrease speed,
pull back gently on both Drive Control Bars. When going in reverse and want to
decrease speed, push forward gently on Drive Control Bars.
For an emergency stop:
When traveling forward or rearward, place the Drive Control Bars in the neutral middle position
and push levers OUTWARD into neutral slots – this will engage mower safety brakes.
Any sudden movement could cause the front of the mower to come off of the ground resulting in
possible loss of control causing serious injury or death.
Turn the master ignition key to the OFF position. This will shut down the traction drive system and the deck blade
system.
WARNING:
Always be aware of what is behind the
machine before backing up. Do not mow in reverse
unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing up.
IMPORTANT:
Rapid movement of Drive Control Bars is not recommended as damage to the electric system
components may occur.
To increase speed,
increase the Drive Control Bars distance
from neutral. The farther forward the Drive Control Bars are
from neutral, the faster the machine will travel forward. The
farther back the Drive Control Bars are from neutral, the faster
the machine will go in reverse. Also changing the Drive Speed Control Switch from Low to High (Fig.3F)
will increase or decrease the speeds of mower in forward, reverse and turning.
