DRIVING THE MOWER
•Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
•Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
•Set the throttle control to FULL.
•Manual Start: Grasp the operator presence / parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at the same time to deactivate engine kill system and disengage the parking brake.
•Electric Start: Push down on either one of the speed control handles to deactivate engine kill system. Push the brake lever forward to disengage the parking brake.
•With your thumbs, pressing the ground speed control levers forward will move the mower forward. Pulling them back will move the mower backwards. The farther the levers are pushed or pulled will result in a faster ground speed.
•To slow the mower, gently release your thumb pressure on the ground speed control levers to return them to the neutral position.
Operation
MOWING
•Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
•Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
•Set the throttle control to FULL.
•Manual Start: Grasp the operator presence / parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at the same time to deactivate engine kill system and disengage the parking brake.
•Electric Start: Push down on either one of the speed control handles to deactivate engine kill system. Push the brake lever forward to disengage the parking brake.
•Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch.
•Begin mowing. See Lawn Care Section in the back of this manual for tips on mowing patterns, lawn care, and trouble shooting information.
•When finished, disengage the PTO.
•Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE MOWER).
OPERATING ON A SLOPE
While it is not recommended, traveling up and down slopes may be required from time to time. These guide lines are listed for your safety.
Traveling Up a Slope
Since the hill climbing ability of the machine will probably far exceed any other machine you may have operated, caution should be observed.
•Never make abrupt speed or direction changes on a slope.
•Never push down on the handle bars while going up a grade. A slight lifting pressure is recommended to keep the front wheels on the ground.
Traveling Down a Slope
A very slow ground speed should always be used when traveling down a slope. This can be accomplished by GENTLY moving the ground speed control levers towards the reverse direction.
STOPPING THE MOWER
•Returning the ground speed control levers to the neutral position will stop movement.
•Disengage the PTO.
•Manual Start Release the operator presence / parking brake handles to engage the parking brake.
•Electric Start: Engage the parking brake.
•Move the throttle control to
PUSHING THE MOWER BY HAND
DO NOT TOW MOWER
Towing the unit will cause hydraulic transmission damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.
•Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition OFF, and remove the key.
•Slide the hydraulic release rod forward and lock into the top of the “T” slot. See Figure 2.
•Manual Start: Grasp the operator presence / parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at the same time to disengage the parking brake.
•Electric Start:: Disengage the parking brake. The mower can now be pushed by hand.
•After moving the mower,
NEUTRAL POSITION | DRIVE POSITION |
“DISENGAGE”“ENGAGE”
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Figure 2. Hydraulic Release Rod
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