4 unit operation (cont.)
•Move the shift lever to first gear (‘1’), unlock brakes, and slowly release the brake handles.
•Your mower has five forward speeds (‘1’ – ‘5’); simply slide the shifter lever to the appropriate indicator position to select that gear. The machine can be shifted on the run. NOTE: If climbing a hill, the brake squeeze handles might have to be momentarily activated. CAUTION: The shift lever should never be left or held in drive position for an extended time when the brake squeeze handles are in the locked position.
•To engage transmission in reverse, slide shifter lever into neutral (‘N’), lock both left and right brake thumb locks, lift up on reverse lockout bar (2:51) and slide shifter lever into reverse (‘R’); unlock thumb locks and slowly release brake levers. NOTE: Machine will reverse towards operator. Use caution while using this feature. If control is lost, release grip on handles – see note below.
Important safety note: Power to the engine will be immediately cut if both of the safety handles (Parts List Ref #4:18) are released while transmission is engaged. This is an important safety feature – do not attempt to defeat it. Serious injury or death may result.
STEERING THE UNIT:
•Squeezing either brake handle will turn the machine in that direction.
squeeze to turn left | squeeze to turn right |
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT:
•See Adjustments in the Maintenance section of this manual.
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