SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.4 STARTING & OPERATING -
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OPERATOR’S PRESENCE
CONTROL (OPC)
TRACTION LOCK
SHOWN IN
TRACTION
LOCKED POSITION
FIGURE 3.5
WARNING
Start mowing with a slow ground speed and gradually increase speed to determine the most comfortable travel speed.
11.To START MACHINE MOVEMENT, squeeze both Traction Levers firmly against the handlebar allowing the Traction Lock to move to the “Unlocked” position. Using caution, slowly and simultaneously allow both Traction Levers to move forward. The machine will begin to move forward.
IMPORTANT: Always STOP machine movement and “Lock” both Traction Levers before changing to a different ground speed. Transmission damage could result if ground speed is changed when machine is moving.
WARNING
During initial training time with machine, it is advised that the operator(s) practice all mower movements while operating the mower with the transmission shift lever in no. 1 (first gear) travel speed position and blade clutch switch in off position! DO NOT make sharp turns at high speeds!
12.The machine is TURNED by squeezing either the left or right Traction Lever. Squeezing the control declutches the drive belt and applies a brake. Turn left by squeezing the left Traction Lever or turn right by squeezing the right Traction Lever. See Figure 3.9. The more pressure applied while squeezing the traction lever, the sharper the machine will turn.
13.TO STOP MACHINE firmly squeeze both Traction Levers towards the handle to STOP forward or reverse motion. Using your right thumb, push Traction Lock forward to the “Locked” position and hold. See Figure 3.2 and 3.8.
14.Make sure that the Traction Lock has fully engaged both the right and left Traction Levers.
15.Release Traction Levers slowly and with caution. Remove thumb from Traction Lock.
16. Pull the Blade Clutch Switch rearward to the OFF position. See Figure 3.6.
BLADE CLUTCH
SWITCH SHOWN
IN OFF
POSITION
KEY SWITCH SHOWN
IN STOP POSITION
FIGURE 3.6
17.Place the Transmission Shift Lever into the NEUTRAL (N) position.
18.Move engine speed control to slow (Turtle) position.
19.Stop engine. Turn key switch to “Stop” position. Remove key. See Figure 3.6.
WARNING
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Lock Traction Levers. Remove key. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
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