Operating Instructions
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WARNING
Remove the key from the ignition switch
when leaving the mower unattended. This
will prevent children and inexperienced
operators from starting the engine.
5. Engage the parking brake by moving the lever
forward.
IMPORTANT:
The hydrostatic transmissions
lock to prevent the mower from rolling freely
with the engine stopped. However, if the mow
er is parked on a slope, it is necessary to
EN-
GAGE
the parking
BRAKE
to prevent the
mower from creeping. This is due to a small
amount of slippage in the hydrostatic transmis
sions, especially when transmission fluid is
warm.
Also, engaging the parking brake is rec
ommended when stopping or parking the ma
chine in a confined space with little tolerance
for movement.
WARNING
In case the transmission drive belt breaks
during operation, and if the machine is on
a slope, the machine will freewheel down
the slope. To maintain control, immediately
(1) Release the steering levers and
simultaneously (2) Move the FSC to the
NEUTRAL-PARK position. When the
machine is stopped or moving slowly,
engage the parking brake.
NOTE:
The emergency stop procedure is exactly
the same procedure used to normally stop and park
the machine.
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
WARNING
The engine must be stopped before ad-
justing cutting height. Disengage the blade
clutch (PTO), engage the parking brake,
stop the engine, and remove the ignition
key. Wait for all move ment to stop before
getting off the seat.
Cutting height is adjusted by positioning the four (4)
re tainer hitch pins in a series of six vertical holes on
the deck support pins. Lift handles have been pro-
vided on each end of the deck to assist in raising the
deck while positioning the hitch pins. Cutting heights
range from 1.5 in. (38 mm) [top holes] to 4 in. (102
mm) [bottom holes] in 1/2 in. (13 mm) incre ments.
Lift Handle
Deck Support
Pin
Hitch Pin
Washer
Cutting Height Adjustment
TRANSAXLE LOCKOUT
IMPORTANT: DO NOT TOW
this mower faster than
2 mph (3.2 km/h) with the transaxle lockout en
gaged. 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
need to be unlocked (released).
1. Raise the body.
2. Pull up on each transaxle lockout arm and move
toward the center of the machine to engage the
step that holds the arm in the UP (unlocked)
position.
