Operating the Rider
SELECTING GROUND & ENGINE SPEED
Ground speed is selected by depressing the clutch/brake pedal (D, Figure 4) and moving the control lever (C, Figure 4) to the appropriate speed selection. If the ter- rain is rough, hilly or sloping, use first or second gear. If the grass is wet or over 3” (76mm) high, use full engine speed (with slow ground speed) so the mower will have enough power to cut the grass.
1.If you are ready to mow, lower the mower from the transport position using lever (A, Figure 4) and set the mowing height using the
2.Set the engine throttle for full speed.
3.Use the PTO switch to engage the PTO.
4.Release the parking brake by depressing the clutch/brake pedal and pushing knob (B, Figure 4) down.
5.Move the ground speed control lever (C, Figure 4) to the desired direction and speed of travel to set the rider in motion.
6.Adjust engine throttle to the desired speed. Full throt- tle is recommended for mowing.
WARNING
Make certain the area of operation, and especially the direction of travel is clear of objects, people and animals.
Always look DOWN AND BEHIND before backing!
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Figure 4. Controls |
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A. Mower Lift Lever | D. Clutch/Brake Pedal |
B. Parking Brake Knob | E. |
C. Ground Speed Control Lever | |
STOPPING THE RIDER
1.Move the ground speed control lever (C, Figure 4) into the NEUTRAL position to make a gradual stop. To make a more rapid stop, depress the /brake pedal (D, Figure 4).
NOTE: The ground speed control lever will return to neutral from forward automatically when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.
2.Engage the parking brake by fully depressing brake pedal and pulling up on parking brake knob (B, Figure 4).
3.Use the PTO switch (G, Figure 1) to disengage the PTO.
4.Set the engine throttle (M, Figure 1) to 1/2 throttle setting and allow the engine to idle for 20 seconds. Stopping a hot engine too fast may cause engine damage.
5.Turn key (C, Figure 1) to OFF and remove it.
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