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DANGER:
Never work with blades while key is in the ignition switch. Always place deck blade switch in the
disengaged
position, release Throttle Lever & Operator Presence Safety Switch and turn key to the OFF position,
remove key from switch and disconnect battery cables by pulling up on
LARGE RED
battery quick disconnect handle
in battery box compartment! Wear gloves when handling blades.
Always check for blade damage
if mower strikes
a rock, a branch or another foreign object during mowing!
Direct grass discharge to right (with side discharge
models),
away from un-mown area. Select a mowing pattern that directs grass discharge towards the outside, not
towards center, of mowing area. Generally, this means using a pattern utilizing
left turns
because side discharge is
to
right.
In any case, avoid throwing grass discharge onto un-
mowed area because grass is then mowed “twice”.
Mowing twice puts an unnecessary load on the unit and reduces mowing efficiency.
When mowing a lawn for the
first time
cut grass slightly longer than normal to avoid scalping uneven terrain. When possible, it is best to use the
cutting height that was used in the past. When cutting grass taller than six inches, you may want to mow the lawn
twice to achieve a better quality of cut.
During normal mowing cut only about 1/3 of the grass
blade.
Cutting more
than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse or it is the end of the mowing season.
Alternate mowing direction
to keep the grass growing straight and better dispersion of the clippings.
Remember,
grass grows at different rates
at different times of the year. Mow more often in the early spring to maintain the
same cutting height. As the growth rate slows in mid-summer, mow less frequently. If you cannot mow at a regular
interval, mow at a high cutting height; then mow again two days later at a lower cutting height.
Raise the cutting
height of the mower
if the cutting width of the mower is wider than the previous mower. This ensures that uneven
turf is not cut too short.
Raise the cutting height of the mower
if the grass if slightly taller than normal or if it
contains a high degree of moisture. Then mow it again with the cutting height set lower.
WARNING:
Never direct discharge of material from mower deck towards bystanders.
Do not
operate the
mower without the discharge chute (with side discharge models).
Operating Instructions
Starting your mower:
1.
With key inserted, turn Master Power Ignition Switch on by
rotating key clockwise to the On position.
2.
Check for the appropriate speed mode by turning Drive Speed Control Knob counterclockwise to SLOW
speed.
NOTE: It is always recommended to start out in low mode/ slow speed.
3.
Depress Operator Presence Safety Lever.
4.
Pull up on Deck Blades On/Off Switch to start cutting blades for mowing.
NOTE:
ONLY engage blades when throttle lever is in the NEUTRAL
position!
NEVER
engage blades when moving!!
5.
Pull Throttle Lever UP for forward motion and DOWN for reverse motion. Release Throttle Lever for
neutral/Stop. Electric Brake will engage 1.5 seconds after Throttle Lever is released.
Stopping your mower:
1.
Release Throttle Lever for Neutral/Stop.
2
. Push down on Deck Blades On/Off Switch to turn OFF
the blades.
3
. Release Operator Presence Safety Lever.
4.
Rotate key in Master Power Ignition Switch counter clockwise to the OFF position.
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
Safe Servicing Practices
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions
to avoid serious injury or death.
