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-release the ignition switch key (it will return to RUN position) -push the choke knob down to OPEN position
Always set the engine speed to FAST for driving and mowing.
DANGER

Decal - Tracking

Adjustment

Part No. 1726638

 

Decal - Cutting

Decal - Ground

Height Switch

 

Decal - Control Panel Part No. 1734272

Decal - Amputation and

Thrown Objects Hazard

Part No. 1704277

DANGER

Amputation and

Thrown Objects Hazard

To avoid injury from rotating blades and thrown debris, stay clear of deck edge and discharge. Do not mow without

deflector or entire grass catcher in place.

Decal - Operation, Upper Part No. 1734236

Speed Lever

Part No. 1734276

 

Part No. 1734271

RAISE

 

 

Forward

Right Ground

MOWER

 

 

Speed Lever

Cutting

 

(Controls Right Drive Wheel)

Neutral

Start / Park

Height

 

 

LOWER

Reverse

MOWER

1734276

 

174xxxx

Engine Speed

FAST

SLOW

Choke

 

 

 

 

CLOSED

 

 

 

 

(Pull Knob Up)

 

 

 

 

OPEN

 

 

 

 

(Push Knob Down)

 

 

 

Ignition Switch

 

 

 

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower Blades

 

(Pull Up)

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Push Down)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decal - Cutting Hazard Part No. 1734672 (Located on rear frame)

OPERATION

LEFT TURN

FORWARD TRAVEL

 

RIGHT TURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVERSE TRAVEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Stop the Engine:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Move ground speed levers to PARK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Turn On the Mower Blades:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

positions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Sit in seat.

2. Move engine speed control to FAST.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Start the engine (see "To Start Engine").

3. Turn ignition switch to OFF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Pull the mower blade switch UP to

To Drive:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

turn the mower blades on.

START / PARK POSITION

 

 

 

 

 

1. Start the engine (see "To Start the Engine").

To Turn the Mower Blades Off:

2. Move both ground speed levers in from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Push the mower blade switch DOWN to

PARK position simultaneously. (Engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

turn the mower blades off.

will stop if levers are not moved in at the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

same time).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Move levers as shown to travel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1724236

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1734272

To Start the Engine:

1Sit in the seat.

2Move ground speed levers to START/PARK positions (move both levers out).

3Turn the mower blades OFF (push switch down).

4Move engine speed control to FAST position

(lever full forward).

1

 

5Pull the choke knob up to CLOSED position.

6Turn ignition switch to START to crank the engine.

7After the engine starts:

2

 

4

 

 

 

START/PARK

 

 

FAST

 

 

CLOSED

 

 

 

5

 

START

6

 

 

 

OFF

3

 

 

Decal - Transmission Release

Part No. 1734532 (Located on rear frame)

 

 

 

Amputation hazard

 

Roll-over hazard

Rotating blades cut off arms and legs.

 

Operating on slopes can cause loss of

• Stop the mower when children or others are

10º Max.

control and roll-overs.

near.

• If you cannot back-up a hill, do not drive

• Do not carry riders (especially children) even

 

on it.

with the blades off. They may fall off or return

 

• If machine stops while going uphill,

for another ride when you are not expecting it.

 

turn the blades off and back down slowly.

• Look down and behind before and while

10º Max.

• Avoid sudden turns.

backing.

 

• Go up and down slopes, not across.

Fire hazard

 

Carbon monoxide hazard

Gasoline is flammable.

The engine emits poisonous carbon

Yard debris is combustible.

monoxide gas.

• Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes

• Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes.

before refueling.

 

• Only operate outdoors.

• Keep unit cleaned of debris.

 

 

WARNING Avoid serious injury or death:

 

 

 

• Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade.

 

• Know the location and function of

• Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped before

 

 

all controls.

placing hands or feet near blade(s).

 

• Read the operator's manual

• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, • When leaving machine, shut off, remove key, and

before using this product.

switches, etc.) in place and working.

set parking brake.

 

 

DO NOT TOW THIS MACHINE!

 

 

Damage to transmission may result.

 

1724207

Decal - Operation, Lower Part No. 1734207

4High Cut

3

2

1

Low Cut

1733458

DANGER

Amputation Hazard

To avoid injury from rotating blades, stay clear of deck edge.

1704276

Left Ground

Forward

Speed Lever

 

(Controls Right Drive Wheel)

 

Start / Park

Neutral

Reverse

174xxxx

Decal - Ground Speed Lever Part No. 1734270

Decal - Cutting Height

Indicator

Part No. 1733458

Decal - Amputation Hazard

Part No. 1704276

Mfg. No. 2690770

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Contents 20HP Zero-Turn Riders OPERATOR’S ManualPage Table of Contents General Operation Safety RulesIgnition System Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Safe Handling of Gasoline Service & Maintenance2690716 Safety & Operation DecalsMfg. No ID Tag Identification NumbersControl Functions OperationGround Speed Levers Parking Brake Engine Speed ControlGeneral Operating Safety Fuel Recommendations Checks Before StartingStopping the Rider & Engine Emergency StoppingStarting the Engine MowingSmooth Travel Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning In Place Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting Turns Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnMower Deck Removal Installation Installing the Mower DeckRemoving the Mower Deck Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceRider MAINTENANCE, All Models 20HP Briggs & StrattonClean Debris from Rider Engine Compartment Accessing the Engine CompartmentClean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas and AIR Filter Check Tire PressureLubrication GreaseOil Blade Removal Clean Deck Check / Replace Mower BladesClean the Battery and Cables Check Rider Safety SystemOperational Safety Checks Adjust PTO Clutch Window Adjustment Nut Feeler Gauge Check / Adjust PTO ClutchCheck Engine OIL Level Change Engine OILChange Engine OIL & Filter Air Filter Removal & Installation Service AIR Filter PRE-CLEANERPre-Cleaner Service Air Filter Service Pre-CleanerReplace Spark Plug Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment Service & AdjustmentsSpeed Balancing Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentBattery Charging Brake AdjustmentEngine Adjustments 62cmSide to Side Leveling Mower Deck Leveling AdjustmentsMower Belt Replacement Mower Drive Belt ReplacementFront To Back Leveling Storage StorageBefore Storage After StorageTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Mower Service Items SpecificationsEngine Transmission ChassisPage WATER, Fertilize HOW and When toAerate HOW High to MOW the GrassProper Mowing Speed When and HOW Often to MOW