DRIVING THE MOWER
•Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged and the ground speed selector lever is in neutral. Make sure clutch lock levers are engaged.
•Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
•Set the throttle control to FULL.
•Grasp the operator presence handles and the handle bar grips at the same time to deactivate engine kill system.
•Select the appropriate ground speed gear.
•Disengage the clutch lock levers by squeezing both steering levers and pull the lock levers backward.
•Release both steering levers gradually and evenly to prevent the unit from lunging forward or reverse.
•Squeezing both levers together will slow the unit by
OPERATING ON A SLOPE
While it is not recommended, traveling up and down slopes may be required from time to time. These guide lines are listed for your safety.
Traveling Up a Slope
Since the hill climbing ability of the machine will probably far exceed any other machine you may have operated, caution should be observed.
•Never make abrupt speed or directions changes on a slope.
•Never push down on the handle bars while going up a grade. A slight lifting pressure is recommended to keep the front wheels on the ground.
Traveling Down a Slope
A very slow ground speed should always be used when traveling down a slope. This can be accomplished by GENTLY moving the ground speed control levers towards the reverse direction.
STOPPING THE MOWER
•Engage the clutch lock levers by squeezing both steering levers and push the lock levers forward.
•Disengage the PTO.
•Return the ground speed selector lever to neutral.
•Release the operator presence handles.
•Move the throttle control to
Operation
MOWING
•Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
•Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
•Set the throttle control to FULL.
•Grasp the operator presence / parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at the same time to deacti- vate engine kill system and disengage the parking brake.
•Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch.
•Begin mowing. See Lawn Care Section in the back of this manual for tips on mowing patterns, lawn care, and trouble shooting information.
•When finished, disengage the PTO.
•Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE MOWER).
PUSHING THE MOWER BY HAND
DO NOT TOW MOWER
Towing the unit will cause gearbox and drive belt damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.
•Disengage the PTO, engage the clutch lock levers, turn the ignition OFF, and remove the key.
•The mower can now be pushed by hand.
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