Operation
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1. | Front of the machine | 4. | Forward position — |
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| faster |
2. | Control tower | 5. | Backward position — |
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| slower |
3. | Unlock | 6. | Lock |
4.Move the bar forward to obtain the fastest speed.
Move the bar backward to obtain the slowest speed.
5.On both sides, rotate and push the handles inward to lock the handles against the control tower.
Important: Make sure the handles are locked in place so the front reference/speed control bar does not move during operation.
Operating the Platform
The machine can be used with the platform in the up or down position. It is the operator’s preference on which position to use.
WARNING
The operator platform is heavy and may cause injury when lowering and raising the operator platform. The platform may suddenly drop if not supported when the latch pin is pulled out.
•Do Not put your hands or fingers in the platform pivot area when lowering or raising the operator platform.
•Make sure the platform is supported when the latch pin is pulled out.
•Make sure the latch secures the platform when folding it in the up position. Push it tight against the cushion for the latch pin to lock into place.
Operating the Machine with the Platform Up
Operating the machine with the platform up is recommended when:
•Mowing near
•Mowing small areas where the machine is too long
•Areas with low over hanging branches or obstacles
•Loading the machine for transport
•Unloading the machine after transport
•Driving up or backing down slopes or ramps.
•Turning in tight areas where platform may contact obstacles.
To raise the platform, pull the bottom upward and push it tight against the cushion. The latch pin knob will snap inward to lock the platform into place (see Figure 12).
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