Operation
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning one lever too much ahead of the other. Operator may lose control of the machine, which may cause damage to the machine or injury.
•Use caution when making turns.
•Slow the machine down before making sharp turns.
Forward
1.Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
2.To go forward, slowly push the motion control levers forward (Figure 9).
Backward
1.Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
2.To go backward, slowly pull the motion control levers rearward (Figure 9).
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion control levers (Figure 9).
To turn, release the pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn (Figure 9).
To stop, push the motion control levers to neutral.
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, move the motion control levers to neutral and outward to the neutral position, disengage the blade control switch, move the throttle lever to between Fast and half throttle, and turn the ignition key to off. Remember to remove the key from the ignition switch.
| Figure 9 |
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1. | Neutral position | 3. | Backward |
2. | Center unlock position | 4. | Forward |
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion control levers (Figure 9).
To turn, pull back on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn (Figure 9).
The farther you move the motion control levers in either direction, the faster the machine will move in that direction.
To stop, pull the motion control levers to neutral.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the mower while it is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and move the motion control levers outward to the neutral position and apply the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Adjusting the Height of Cut
1.Raise the deck to the transport position (4.5 inch (114 mm) cut height) by pushing the foot actuated lever forward (Figure 10). The transport lever will automatically engage and will drop into place.
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