OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Electric Blade |
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A.Controls
1.Engine Ignition and Start Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the instrument housing below the right side of the operator’s seat. When the key is inserted and turned clockwise, 45 degrees, the ignition circuit is closed. Turning the switch further against spring pressure starts the engine. The engine will only start if the blade clutch switch is in the “off” position, the parking brake is engaged and the left and right steering levers are in the neutral,
2.Engine Throttle Control: (See Figure 2.) Located on the left side of the mower next to the operator’s seat. Moving the throttle control from the rear to the front will increase the engine speed from slow to fast.
3.Left and Right Steering Levers: (See Figure 3.) These hinged levers open out to the side in the neutral position to permit the operator to be seated or to leave the mower’s seat. The operator, when seated, can pull the levers up to the operating position, a comfortable forearm’s length away. These levers control all of the movements of the mower. Pushing both levers forward causes the mower to move forward. Pulling both levers back causes the mower to move backward. Pushing one lever ahead of the other lever causes the traction wheel on the side where the lever is ahead to rotate faster than the other traction wheel, making the mower turn toward the side where the lever is behind. When one lever is pushed forward and the other lever pulled back the same
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