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Think Safety First
Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet,
hands and head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Caution
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Figure 9
1.
Caution
2.
Wear hearing protection
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 10) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
Throttle Control – The throttle control has three
positions: “FAST”, “SLOW” and “CHOKE”.
Blade Control Bail – Control bail used in conjunction
with deck engagement switch (PTO) to release blade
brake and engage clutch to drive mower blades. Release
bail to disengage mower blades.
Blade Control Switch (PTO) – Pull switch used in
conjunction with control bail to release blade brake and
engage clutch to drive mower blades.
Upper Control Bar – Push forward on control bar to
engage forward traction operation, release to stop. Pull
back on control bar to go backwards. Release either side
of control bar to turn right or left.
Reference Handle – Limits forward travel of control bar
to pre-set position to help maintain desired ground speed
and direction of travel. It is locked in position with quick
release levers.
Ignition Switch – Key switch is used with the electric
starter. Switch has three positions: “START”,“RUN” and
“OFF”.
Fuel Shut–off Valve – (Under fuel tank) Close fuel
shut–off valve when transporting or storing mower.
Hour Meter – Shows total hours that blades have been
operated. This operates only when the mower blades are
operating.
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Figure 10
1.
Throttle control
2.
Blade control bail
3.
Blade control switch
(PTO)
4.
Upper control bar
5.
Reference handle
6.
Quick release lever
7.
Ignition switch
8.
Hourmeter
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting
1. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are
installed on spark
plug(s) and fuel valve is open.
2. Move the shift lever to neutral, set the parking brake
and turn ignition key to RUN.
3. Move the throttle control to CHOKE position before
starting a cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine usually does not require any
choking. To start a warm engine, move throttle control to
FAST position.
4. Grasp recoil starter handle firmly and pull out until
positive engagement results; then pull handle
vigorously to start engine and allow rope to recoil
slowly.
