EMERGENCY STOPPING
In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this method only in emergency situations. For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER AND ENGINE.
STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE
1.Return the ground speed control levers to START/PARK positions to stop rider movement.
2.Engage the parking brake.
3.Turn off the mower blades by pushing the mower blade switch down to the OFF position.
4.Move the engine speed control to SLOW position and turn the ignition switch to OFE Remove the key.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1.While sitting in the seat, make sure the mower blade switch is OFF, the ground speed control levers are locked in START/PARK positions, and the parking brake is engaged.
2.Move the throttle/choke control to the CHOKE posi- tion for starting a cold engine. A warm engine may not require choking.
3.Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to START to crank the engine.
4.After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the RUN position.
5.Move the throttle/choke to the FAST position to increase engine speed and SLOW position to
decrease engine speed. Always operate at full throt- tle.
6.Warm the engine by running it for at least a minute before turning on the mower blades, or driving the unit.
ALWAYS operate the unit with the throttle/choke control set to FAST when mowing or driving, NEVER engage the mower blades with the engine speed set to SLOW,
MOWING
1.Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
2.Set the mower cutting height to the desired setting using the mower cutting height switch.
3.Set the engine speed control to FAST.
4.Turn the mower blades ON (pull switch up).
5.Disengage the parking brake.
6.Move the ground speed control levers in from START/PARK positions to drive positions (levers in across the operator's lap).
7.Begin mowing. See DRIVING PRACTICE.
8.When finished, turn the mower blades OFF (push switch down).
9.Stop the rider and engine (see STOPPING THE RIDER AND ENGINE).
PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND
NOTE: Do not disengage the transmission if parked on a slope
,Turn the mower blades OFF, push the ground speed control levers out to their START/PARK positions, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition switch OFF, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.Locate the transmission release levers (C, Figure 6) at the rear of the unit.
,Pull both levers back and down to release the trans- missions (position B, Figure 6).
4.Pull the ground speed control levers in to their DRIVE positions, and disengage the parking brake.
The rider can now be pushed by hand.
,After moving the rider, set the ground speed control levers to START/PARK, engage the parking brake, and push both transmission release levers forward to
DO NOTTOW RIDER
® Towing the unit will cause transmission dam- age. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit. Do not use this unit to push or pull another vehicle or object.
Figure 6, Transmission Release Levers
A, Drive Position
B. Push Position
C. Transmission Release Levers
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