Operating Instructions
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TRANSAXLE LOCKOUTS
IMPORTANT: DO NOT TOW
this mower with the
transmission lockout engaged. Towing can produce
excessive internal pressure and damage the trans-
axle.
To move the mower with the engine
NOT
running
(dead battery, maintenance, etc.), the transaxles are
unlocked (released).
1. Raise the body.
2. Pull up the transaxle lockout rods on both the
RH and LH transaxles and secure into place by
shouldering both rods in the chassis notch area.
3. The mower will “freewheel” with the rods in the
LOCKOUT
position. The levers must be in the
highest position to completely unlock the trans-
missions.
Hydro Lockout Rod
Hydro Lockout Rod - Freewheel Position
4. After moving the mower, release the rods, plac-
ing them in the normal
OPERATING
position.
The transmission rod ends should be complete-
ly retracted against the chassis, otherwise op-
eration of the transmission maybe erratic.
Hydro Lockout Rod
Hydro Lockout Rod - Normal Operating Position
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOWING
DANGER
Do not mow around overhanging tree
branches or bushes at the same height as
the operator’s torso and head where inad-
vertent contact may cause injury.
Avoid Low Hanging Branches