position (2). The transmission is now con- nected and ready to operate.
How To Use The Parking Brake (Figure 8)
1.Completely push the brake pedal (2) for- ward.
2.Lift the parking brake lever (6).
3.Remove your foot from the brake pedal (2) and then release the parking brake lever
(6). Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
4.To release the parking brake (6), completely push the brake pedal (2) forward. The park- ing brake will automatically release.
WARNING: Before you leave the operator's position, set the parking brake. Move the blade rotation con-
trol to the DISENGAGE position. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
How To Change The Cutting Height (Figure 8)
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the lift lever (5) as follows.
1.Move the lift lever (5) forward to lower the mower housing and back to raise the mower housing.
2.When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the lift lever (5) to the highest position and move the blade rotation control to the DIS- ENGAGE position.
How To Stop The Unit (Figure 8)
1.Slowly remove your foot from the speed control pedal (4). The speed control pedal
(1)will automatically return to the NEUTRAL position and the unit will stop.
2.Move the blade rotation control (1) to the DISENGAGE position.
3.Set the parking brake (6).
WARNING: Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
4.Move the throttle control (7) to the SLOW position.
5.To stop the engine, turn the ignition key (3) to the OFF position. Remove the key.
How To Transport The Unit
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
1.Move the blade rotation control to the DIS- ENGAGE position.
2.Raise the lift lever to the highest position.
3.Move the throttle control to a position be- tween SLOW and FAST.
4.Slowly push the speed control pedal forward to the desired speed.
How To Operate With The Mower Housing
IMPORTANT: When you operate with the mower housing, always operate with the throttle control in the FAST position.
1.Start the engine.
2.Release the parking brake. F±000794J
3.Move the lift lever to a height of cut position. In high or thick grass, cut the grass in the highest position first and then lower the mower housing to a lower position.
4.Move the throttle control to the SLOW posi- tion.
5.Slowly move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position.
6.Slowly push the speed control pedal to the desired speed.
7.Make sure the level of cut is still correct. After you mow a short distance, look at the area that was cut. If the mower housing does not cut level, see the instructions on ªHow To Level The Mower Housingº in the Mainten- ance section.
WARNING: For better control of the unit, select a safe speed.
How To Operate On Hills
WARNING: Do not ride up or down slopes that are too steep to back straight up. Never ride the unit
across a slope.
1.Control the speed only with the speed control pedal. Do not use the brake pedal on a hill.
2.To help prevent an accident, slowly move the speed control pedal. Avoid sudden turns or changes in speed.
3.To reduce forward speed when going down a hill, slowly release the speed control pedal until the unit slows to the desired speed.
How To Stop On a Hill
1.Avoid stopping on a hill. If you must quickly stop in an emergency, remove your right foot from the speed control pedal and quickly de- press the left brake pedal.
2.Set the parking brake.
3.Before you dismount from the seat, move the throttle control to SLOW position, move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGED position, turn off the engine and set the park- ing brake.
How To Start Operation On A Hill
1.Start the engine
2.Move the blade rotation control to the EN- GAGED position.
3.Move the throttle control to the FAST posi- tion.
4.Depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake. As you release the parking brake, push the speed control pedal to the desired speed.
Slowly push the speed control pedal as you release the parking brake. The parking brake must be
disengaged before the speed control pedal is able to engage the transmission.
WARNING: Do not operate unless the entire grass bagger attachment is in place.
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How To Empty The Grass Bagger (Figure 32)
1.Move the blade rotation control to the DIS- ENGAGED position.
2.While sitting on the seat, lift and pull the handle (1) forward to the DUMP position.
3.Drive slowly forward to allow the grass to fall out of the bag.
4.Push the handle rearward and down to the OPERATING position.
NOTE: If the engine stops when you engage the blade(s), the seat switch is not activated or the grass bagger is not locked in place.
Before Starting The Engine
Check the oil
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the fac- tory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the engine manufac- turer's instructions for the type of petrol and oil to use.
1.Make sure the unit is level.
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs.
2.Check the oil. Follow the procedure in the engine manufacturer's instructions.
3.If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the dipstick. The quantity of oil needed from ADD to FULL is shown on the dipstick. Do not add too much oil.
Add Petrol
WARNING: Always use a safety petrol container. Do not smoke when adding petrol to the fuel tank.
Do not add petrol when you are inside an enclosure. Before you add petrol, stop the engine and let the engine cool for several minutes.
(Figure 9) Fill the fuel tank (1) to the FULL (2) position with regular unleaded petrol. Do not use premium unleaded petrol. Make sure the petrol is fresh and clean. Leaded petrol will increase deposits and shorten the life of the valves.
How To Start The Engine
WARNING: The electrical system has an operator presence system that includes a sensor switch for
the seat. These components tell the electrical system if the operator is sitting on the seat. This system will stop the engine when the operator leaves the seat if the blade rotation control is engaged or if the transmission is engaged. For your protection, always make sure this system operates correctly.
NOTE: The engine will not start unless you depress the brake pedal or engage the parking brake and move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.
1.Push the brake pedal completely forward. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2.Make sure the blade rotation control is in the DISENGAGE position.
3.Move the throttle control completely forward to the CHOKE or FAST position. Some mo- dels have a separate choke knob. Pull the choke knob to the full CHOKE position.