Operation
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STARTING THE ENGINE
1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, make sure the
PTO switch is disengaged and the motion control
levers are locked in the NEUTRAL LOCKED position.
2. Set the engine speed control to FAST position. Then
fully close the choke.
NOTE: A warm engine may not
require choking.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to
START.
4. After the engine starts, gradually open the choke.
Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute
before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider.
5.
After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the
rider at FULL ENGINE SPEED when mowing.
In the event of an emergency the engine can be
stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to
STOP.
Use this method only in emergency situations.
For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given
in STOPPING THE RIDER.
STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE
1. Returning the motion control levers to the middle (or
neutral drive) position will stop rider movement. Pivot
the levers outward to lock them in the NEUTRAL
LOCKED position.
Note: Locking the motion control levers in their neutral
locked positions engages the parking brake.
2. Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO
switch.
3. Move the engine speed control to slow position and
turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.
MOWING
1. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the motion
control levers are locked in their NEUTRAL LOCKED
positions and the operator is in the seat.
2. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
3. Set the mower cutting height (see CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT).
4. Set the engine speed control to FULL.
5. Engage the PTO by pulling up on the switch.
6. Move the motion control levers from neutral locked
position to neutral drive position (in toward the opera-
tor).
7. Begin mowing. See Safety Rules & Information for
tips on safe mowing practices.
8. When finished, shut off the PTO.
9. Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE RIDER AND
ENGINE).
PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND
1. Disengage the PTO, lock the motion control levers
into their neutral locked positions, turn the ignition
OFF, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. To disengage the transmissions (free-wheel position),
push the roll release rods (A, Figure 2), located under
the rear of the unit behind each transmission, in
toward the transmission until the collar on the neck of
each rod passes through the keyhole in the roll
release plate, then lock the rod in the roll release
position by sliding the rod sideways into the keyhole
slot .
4. Move the motion control levers from their neutral
locked positions.
The rider can now be pushed by hand.
5. After moving the rider, re-engage the transmissions
(drive position) by unlocking the roll release rods and
pulling them out .
DO NOT TOW RIDER
Towing the unit will cause transmission dam-
age. Do not use another vehicle to push or
pull this unit.
Figure 2. Roll Release Components (On Each Side)
A. Roll Release Rod
B. Roll Release Plate
B
A
WARNING
DO NOT disengage the transmissions and coast
down slopes. DO NOT use Roll Release to disen-
gage the transmissions unless machine motion can
be controlled and engine is off.
