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EC
Hydro
Midsize
MACHINE OPERATION
CUTTING WITH THE MACHINE
1. Make sure the discharge chute is in position or a grass collector is correctly fitted before starting to cut.
2. Depress the operator present controls.
3. Turn blades on with the PTO switch.
4. Do not start blades at full throttle. Use engine speed midway between high idle and low idle.
5. Move the speed selector lever to give the required cutting speed. Release the traction locks and gradually
engage both traction control levers together.
6. Operate so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. This will result in a more even
distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.
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When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will be discharged away from
shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After two or three rounds, mow in the opposite direction, left hand turns,
until finished.
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If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice, the first cut relatively high, the second cut to the de
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sired height.
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Use the left side of the mower for trimming on side discharge decks.
TO STOP THE MACHINE
1. Pull traction levers up to neutral.
2. Engage the traction lever locks in neutral position.
3. Disengage the cutterdeck with PTO switch.
4. Move speed control to neutral.
5. Close the throttle to slow the engine, turn engine off with the keyswitch.
NOTE:
When the machine is transported by truck or trailer or left to stand unused, the fuel valve (under the
fuel tank) should be turned off. This avoids the possibility of flooding should any dirt get under the carburetor
float needle. Leaving the fuel valve open can allow severe flooding which may ruin the engine by diluting the
oil.
PREVENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM THROWN OBJECTS
OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE BLADE
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Keep body parts away from blades.
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Stop engine and let blades stop before removing grass collector or unclogging.
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Keep area clear of people and pets.
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Remove objects blade may strike and throw.
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Stop blades to cross gravel areas.
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Do not operate without chute, mulcher or entire grass collector in place.
DRIVING THE MACHINE IN TRANSPORT
1. With the PTO switch disengaged, and the operator present controls depressed, move the speed selector
lever to give the required forward speed.
2. Release the traction lever locks and gradually engage both traction control levers together.
NOTE:
Engaging only one traction lever will cause the machine to turn to one side. Squeezing one traction
lever past neutral will cause the machine to back up to one side.
