Operation
Use the Parking Brake
1.Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) for- ward (see Figure 13).
2.Lift the parking brake lever (6).
3.Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever. Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
4.To release the parking brake, completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. The parking brake will automatically release.
WARNING
Before you leave the operator’s position, move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Set the parking brake. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
Change the Cutting Height
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the lift lever
(5) as follows (see Figure 13).
1.Move the lift lever forward to lower the mower housing and back to raise the mower housing.
2.When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the lift lever to the highest position and move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.
Stop the Unit
1.Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) for- ward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal (see Figure 13).
2.Move the blade rotation control (1) to the DISENGAGE position.
3.Move the shift lever (4) to the NEUTRAL position.
4.Set the parking brake.
WARNING
Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
5.Move the throttle control (7) to the SLOW position.
6.To stop the engine, turn the ignition key (3) to the OFF position. Remove the key.
7.Some models have a fuel
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Transport the Unit
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
1.Move the blade rotation control (1) to the DISENGAGE position (see Figure 13).
2.Raise the lift lever (5) to the highest position.
3.Move the throttle control (7) to a position between SLOW and FAST.
4.To go faster, move the shift lever (4) to a faster speed.
Operate with the Mower Housing
IMPORTANT: When you operate with the mower hous- ing, always operate with the throttle control in the FAST position.
1.Start the engine.
2.Move the lift lever (5) to a height of cut position (see Figure 13). In high or thick grass, cut the grass in the highest position first and then lower the mower housing to a lower position.
3.Move the throttle control (7) to the SLOW position.
4.Slowly move the blade rotation control (1) to the ENGAGE position.
5.Push the clutch/brake pedal (2) completely forward.
6.Move the shift lever (4) to one of the speed settings.
NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a bagger, put the shift lever in the slowest speed.
7.Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
8.Move the throttle control to the FAST position. If you need to go faster or slower, stop the unit and move the shift lever to another speed setting.
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