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
transaxle(s).
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 shoul-
dering 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 com pletely re-
tracted against the chassis, otherwise operation
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
IMPORTANT:
Operate the engine at
full throttle
when mowing, to allow the engine to produce full
horsepower and to increase efficiency of the engine
cooling system.
•
Keep the mower deck clean.
•
Mow with
sharp blades.
A dull blade tears the
grass (resulting in poor lawn appearance) and uses
extra power (slowing the mowing speed).
•
It is preferable to cut grass when it is
dry
and
not
too tall.
Mow frequently and do not cut grass too
short. (For best appearance, cut off 1/3 or less of
existing grass height.)
