OPERATION
STARTING:
1.Making sure the blades are disengaged, drive levers are locked in the thumb latches, brake/ bypass lever is in the drive position and the fuel valve on.
2.Adjust choke (if needed) turn key to on posi- tion.
3.Pull start the engine. Once the engine is run- ning adjust the throttle.
4.Holding down at least one of the operator pres- ence levers, engage blades and set RPM to maximum, but not choked. NOTE: Be sure all persons are clear of area before engaging the blades. To prolong spindle bearing and belt life engage and disengage blades at approximately 1\2 throttle.
5.Set the ground speed lever to the desired po- sition.
6.Unlock the thumb latches.
NOTE: Thumb latches are spring loaded to unlock when the drive levers are squeezed. Slightly pull upon the drive levers to unlock the thumb latches.
TO TRANSPORT
When pushing or pulling the mower, be sure to move brake/bypass lever to the bypass position. Brake/bypass lever is located on the back of the rear deck.
CAUTION
Do not tow this vehicle, it may cause dam- age to the drive system.
•move the brake/bypass lever to the bypass position.
•To reengage the IZT’s move the brake/ bypass lever into the drive position.
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MOWING TIPS
•The cutting deck should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. The blades should be parallel to the ground or slightly tipped down in the front.
•The left hand side of the deck should be used for trimming.
•Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the mower. This will result in more even distribution of clippings and a more uniform cut.
•If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; second to desired height.
•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug the deck and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.
•Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by going slow enough to allow proper deck cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.
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