Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2.3. MOWER BLADE
1.With engine running, move engine speed control to the Rabbit or “fast” position.
2.Pull the blade switch out into the “ON” position to engage the mower blades. See Figure 2.7.
DISENGAGE
PARKING
BRAKE
PULL BLADE SWITCH
OUT TO THE “ON”
POSITION
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL IN THE “FAST” POSITION
FIGURE 2.7
3.Release the parking brake. See Figure 2.7.
4.Move joystick carefully in the desired direction to propel the machine. A small movement of the joystick can cause the machine to move instantly. Move joystick carefully and slowly.
2.3STOPPING
2.3.1.ENGINE
1.Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position. See Figure 2.8.
WARNING
Before leaving the Riding Mower, push blade switch in to the “OFF” position to STOP blade, move joystick to neutral and engage the parking brake. Turn key switch to the OFF position. Remove key.
2.3.2. WHEEL DRIVE
1.Stop motion of riding mower by moving joystick to neutral (N) position. Refer to Figure 2.8.
2.3.3. MOWER BLADE
1.Push the blade switch in to “OFF” position to disengage or stop the mower blades. Refer to Figure
WARNING
Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a complete stop in 5 seconds. If the blades continue to rotate after 5 seconds, the electric clutch should be checked. Replacement of electric clutch may be necessary. DO NOT continue to operate mower if blades fail to stop in 5 seconds.
2.3.4. PARKING BRAKE
1.Manually position joystick in the neutral position.
2.Engage parking brake by pushing button at the top of lever and then pulling the parking brake lever slowly back to the “ON” position.
3.Release parking brake by pushing button at the top of lever and moving brake lever forward to the “OFF” position. Refer Figure. 2.7.
TURN KEY TO “OFF” OR STOP POSITION
DECAL VIEWED FROM
OPERATOR’S POSITION
FIGURE 2.8
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