To assist in maintaining a straight line across
the green and to keep the machine an equal
distance from the edge of the previous cut, use the
alignment stripes on the basket (Figure 19).
Figure 19
1. Alignment stripes
Control Operation
To operate the controls while mowing:
1. Start the engine, set the throttle at reduced
speed, push down on handle to raise cutting
unit, move traction lever to Engaged position
and transport mower onto collar of green
(Figure 20).
2. Move traction lever to Disengaged position
and Engage reel drive lever (Figure 20).
Figure 20
1. Traction drive -neutral
3. Traction drive-engaged
(transport)
2. Traction drive neutral &
reel drive off
4. Traction drive & reel drive
engaged
3. Move traction lever to Engaged position,
increase throttle speed until the mower is
traveling at the desired ground speed, drive the
mower out onto the green area, lower the front
of the mower down and commence operation
(Figure 20).
After Mowing
1. Drive off green, move reel drive and traction
control levers to Disengage and stop the
engine.
2. Empty the grass catcher of clippings, install
grass catcher and commence transport
operation.
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