OPERATION
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HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL
Use the
throttle control
to increase or decrease the speed of the
engine.
CAUTION: Always operate the engine with the throttle control
in the FAST position. If the engine runs for several minutes at
slower than the FAST position, the engine and transmission
will overheat and can be damaged.
1.
Move the
throttle/choke control
completely forward to the
CHOKE
position to start a cold engine.
2.
The FAST position is marked with a detent. For normal opera-
tion and when using a grass bagger, move the
throttle control
to the FAST position. For maximum charging of the battery and
for a cooler running engine and transmission, operate the en-
gine in the FAST position.
3.
For transport and to tow pull behind attachments, move the
throttle control to the SLOW position.
4.
The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum perform-
ance. Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the
engine.
HOW TO USE
THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL
The
blade rotation control
is next to the steering wheel (Figure 7).
Use the
blade rotation control
to engage the blade(s) or to operate
a snow thrower attachment.
1.
Before you start the engine, make sure the
blade rotation con-
trol
is in the
DISENGAGE position
.
2.
Move the
blade rotation control
to the
ENGAGE position
to
rotate the blade(s).
Note: If the engine stops when you engage the blade(s),
the transmission is in reverse.
3.
Move the
blade rotation control
to the
DISENGAGE position
to stop the blade(s). Before you leave the operator’s position,
make sure the blade(s) has stopped rotating.
4.
Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road, move the
blade rotation control
to the
DISENGAGE position.
5.
Before operating in reverse, move the blade rotation control to
the
DISENGAGED position.
If the blade rotation control is not
in the
DISENGAGED position,
the engine will stop when the
speed control pedal/shift lever is moved to REVERSE position.
WARNING: Always keep your hands and feet away
from the blade, deflector opening, and the mower
housing when the engine runs.
Blade Rotation Control
Engage Position
Disengage
Position
Figure 7
HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER
To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow the
steps below.
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, completely push
the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. If the unit is not
stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.
1.
Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the
unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2.
Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW position.
3.
To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward speed setting.
4.
To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse. Always disen-
gage blades and look down and behind before and while back-
ing.
5.
Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal. Do not keep your foot on
the pedal.
6.
Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
FUNCTION
SHIFT LEVER
5−6 Speeds
THROTTLE
Trimming
Snow Thrower
1
Bagging Grass
1 or 2
FAST
Mulching Grass
1 or 2
FAST
CHOKE
Normal Mowing
2 or 3
FAST
Easy Mowing
Snow Blade
3 or 4
SLOW
Transport
5
−
6
THROTTLE
Attachments
*
* See the Instruction Book for the Attachment.
