OPERATION
HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE
1.Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward.
2.Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 11).
3.Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever. Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
4.To release the parking brake, completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. The parking brake will automatically release.
WARNING: Before you leave the operator’s position, move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Set the parking brake. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
HOW TO CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the lift lever as follows.
1.To release the lift lever, push the button on top of the lift lever (Figure 11).
2.Move the lift lever forward to lower the mower housing and back to raise the mower housing.
3.When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the lift lever to the highest position and move the blade rotation control to the DIS- ENGAGE position.
Button
Lift Lever
Parking Brake Lever
Figure 11
HOW TO STOP THE UNIT
1.Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2.Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.
3.Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
4.Set the parking brake.
WARNING: Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
5.Move the throttle control to the SLOW position.
6.To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Re- move the key.
HOW TO TRANSPORT THE UNIT
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
1.Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position
2.Raise the lift lever to the highest position.
3.Move the throttle control to a position between SLOW and FAST.
4.To go faster, move the shift lever to a faster speed.
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