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Operating the Machine with the
Platform Down
Operate the machine with the platform down under the
following conditions:
•
Mowing most areas
•
Driving across slopes
•
Driving down slopes
To lower the platform, push the platform forward against the
cushion to release pressure on the latch pin, then pull the
knob out and lower the platform (
Figure 19 ).
Figure 19
1. Platform up 3. Pull the knob out to release
the platform.
2. Platform down
Driving Forward or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in
the F
AST
position for best performance. Always operate the
machine in the F
ULL
-
THROTTLE
position when mowing.
CAUTION
The machine can spin very rapidly, and you may
lose control of machine, causing personal injury to
you and damage to machine.
Slow the machine down before making sharp turns.
Driving Forward
1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brake (page 16) .
2. Move the motion-control levers to the center, unlocked
position.
Figure 20
1. Front reference bar 4. Right control lever
2. Left control lever 5. Right control lever in the
N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position
3. Rear reference bar 6. Left control lever in the
N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position
3. Slowly push the motion-control levers forward ( Figure
21 ).
Note:
The engine stops if you move a motion-control
lever while the parking brake is engaged.
Note:
The farther you move the motion-control levers
in either direction, the faster the machine moves in that
direction.
Note:
To stop, pull the motion-control levers back
to the N
EUTRAL
position.
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