Features & Controls
10
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing
require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence
of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.
Figure 1. Control Locations
Parking Brake
DISENGAGE
Releases the parking brake.
ENGAGE
Locks the parking brake.
Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the
parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to disengage
the parking brake.
NOTE: To start the unit the parking
brake must be engaged.
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height
Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever
These control the cutting height of the mower deck.
Depress the pedal until it locks into the 5” (12,7 cm)
position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting
height and release the lift lock lever.
Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once
the engine starts. A warm engine may not require
choking. Pull the knob UP to close the choke. Push to
knob DOWN to open the choke.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower.
Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to
disengage.
