Stopping

•Bring cutter to a complete stop.

•Disengage the blade.

•Place transaxle in the “NEUTRAL” position.

•Turn key to “OFF” position.

•Remove keys to avoid irresponsible usage.

CUTTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

•There are two height settings.

•Place two 6” wooden blocks under the deck on the side being adjusted.

•Remove nuts and bolts from the side runner.

•Slide runner to the other position.

•Replace the nuts and bolts making certain they are secure.

•Repeat to other side. Runners should be at the same height.

BREAKING IN YOUR CUTTER

•Start engine properly.

•Slowly, engage blade control.

•Under supervision, allow blades to rotate and engine to idle for 5 minutes.

•Disengage blades.

•Shift through each gear. While in each gear engage the “GROUND CONTROL” and travel 20 yards to ensure transaxle works properly.

CAUTION! Disconnect spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot connect the spark plug before servicing unit.

CAUTION! Chock wheels when parking on a hillside.

BEGIN CUTTING

•Make sure area is clear of all bystanders.

•Make sure that all guards, belt guides, and the spark plug wire are properly attached.

•Start engine, setting desired engine speed.

•Slowly, engage blade.

•Move transaxle into low gear and activate “GROUND CONTROL” bail.

•Turning is done by rotating the handles left or right. This machine has significant weight and may take more effort to turn than one may expect. Turning could take practice.