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FM Owner’s Manual
BLADE CLUTCH
The FM mower blade clutch is controlled by an operator presence control. To engage the blade, depress the operator’s left hand control lever against operator’s handle. The blades are disengaged by releasing this lever. (See figure
NOTE: The blade clutch must be either fully engaged for cutting or fully disengaged to bring the blades to a stop. Do not operate the unit with the blade clutch partially engaged. Premature belt wear and clutch failure will result from improper operation of the clutch.
CAUTION: Use extreme care when operating the blades. Inspect the work area for foreign objects that could cause damage to the unit or injure the operator if struck by the blade. Never operate the blades with bystanders in the work area. Lever operates the blade without either the discharge deflector chute or the grass catcher in place.
PROPULSION
This unit is
GROUND SPEED can be varied by selecting a higher or lower gear using the gearshift lever on top of the console (see figure
HILLSIDE MOWING
WARNING! Never mow on any slope greater than 15 degrees. Always mow across the face of slopes; never up and down or diagonally (see figure
Avoid sudden turns and use extreme caution when changing direction on a slope.
Blade Clutch Lever
Operator’s Fig.
Brake release lever
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Operator’s handle
Drive lever
Part No 520187 | 12 | Form No F010408A |