Operating Instructions
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3. The mower will “freewheel” with the levers in the
LOCKOUT
position. The levers must be in the
highest position to completely unlock the trans-
missions.
Lockout Lever
Plunger
Depressed
Cam in
LOCKOUT
Position
Lockout Lever - Freewheel Position
4. After moving the mower, release the locking
cam, placing the lever
DOWN
in the normal
OP-
ERATING
position. Make sure the transmis-
sion lockout plunger on the side of the transmis-
sion case (activated by the lockout lever) is
com pletely released,
otherwise the transmis-
sion operation will be erratic.
Lockout Lever
Plunger
Released
Cam in
UNLOCKED
Position
Lockout Lever - 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 and discharge chute
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.)
