OPERATION
ATTACHMENTS
This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn sweeper, a lawn aerator, or a hopper spreader. This unit can not use attachments that engage the ground like a plow, a disk harrow, or a cultivator.
HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL
Use the throttle control to increase or decrease the speed of the engine (Figure 10).
1.The FAST position is marked with a detent. For normal opera- tion and when using a grass bagger, move the throttle control to the FAST position. For maximum charging of the battery and for a cooler running engine, operate the engine in the FAST position.
2.For transport and to tow pull behind attachments, move the throttle control to the SLOW position.
3.The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum perform- ance. Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the engine.
HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL
The blade rotation control is next to the steering wheel (Figure 10). Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade(s) or to operate a snow thrower attachment.
1.Before you start the engine, make sure the blade rotation con- trol is in the DISENGAGE position.
2.Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position to rotate the blade(s).
3.Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position to stop the blade(s). Before you leave the operator’s position, make sure the blade(s) has stopped rotating.
4.Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road, move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.
WARNING: Always keep your hands and feet away from the blade, deflector opening, and the mower housing when the engine runs.
Blade Rotation Control
Engage Position
Throttle
Control
Disengage
Position
Figure 10
HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER
To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow the steps below.
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. If the unit is not stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.
1.Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2.Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW position.
3.To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward speed setting. To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse.
4.Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal. Do not keep your foot on the pedal.
5.Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
FUNCTION | SHIFT LEVER | THROTTLE | |
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Trimming | 1 |
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Snow Thrower |
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Bagging Grass | 1 or 2 | CHOKE | |
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Mulching Grass | 1 or 2 | ||
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Normal Mowing | 2 or 3 | SLOW | |
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Easy Mowing | 3 or 4 | THROTTLE | |
Snow Blade |
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Transport | 5 | SLOW − FAST | |
CHOKE | |||
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Pull Behind | 1 or 2 |
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Attachments |
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| THROTTLE |
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