Operation
Important: Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged.
1.Set the throttle to the “MIDWAY” position.
2.Pull the PTO switch outward to the “ROTATE” position.
3.Place the throttle in the “FAST” position to begin mowing.
Disengaging the PTO
1.Set the throttle to the “MIDWAY” position.
2.Push the PTO switch in to the “STOP” position to disengage the blades.
Stopping the Engine
1.Bring the unit to a full stop.
2.Disengage the PTO.
3.Move the motion control levers out to the neutral lock position.
4.Engage the parking brake.
5.Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions.
6.Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15 seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position to stop the engine.
7.Remove the key to prevent children or other unauthorized persons from starting engine.
8.Close the fuel
Driving the Machine
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.
Important: To begin movement (forward or backward) the operator must be in the seat, the brake lever must be disengaged (pushed down) before the motion control levers can be moved in or the engine will stop.
When levers are centered in the
| Figure 5 |
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1. | Handles Out (Neutral | 5. | Neutral |
| Lock) | 6. | Reverse |
2. | Handles In (Neutral) | ||
3. | Front of Unit | 7. | Neutral Lock |
4.Forward
Driving Forward
1.Release the parking brake.
2.Move the motion control levers inward to the center to the neutral unlocked position.
3.To move forward in a straight line apply equal forward pressure to both levers.
To turn left or right, pull the motion control lever back toward neutral in the direction desired.
The machine will move faster the farther the motion control levers are moved away from neutral.
4.To stop, pull the motion control levers back to the neutral position.
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