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Figure 16
1.
Handle
2.
Neutral lock
3.
Neutral position
4.
Drive lever
5.
Grip
6.
Forward slot
7.
Reverse position
Releasing the Neutral Lock
1. Squeeze the drive levers back to the grip slightly
(Fig. 17).
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of the neutral locks and
rotate them forward until in forward slot (Fig. 17).
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Figure 17
1.
Handle
2.
Neutral lock
3.
Drive lever
4.
Full speed forward
5.
Grip
Operating the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine
or leave it unattended. Before each use, check brake for
proper operation.
If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment
is required. Refer to Servicing the Brake on page
42.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Caution
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Pull the brake handle rearward (Fig. 17).
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Figure 18
1.
Parking brake lever
(released position)
2.
Parking brake lever
(engaged position)
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Push the brake handle forward.
Operating Mower Blade
Control (PTO)
The blade control switch (PTO) in conjunction with the
Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers engage and
disengage power to the electric clutch and mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. To engage the blade, press the Operator Presence
Control (OPC) levers against handle grips (Fig. 19).
2. Pull blade switch (PTO) up and release while holding
the OPC levers against handle grip.
