•Right (4) – Pull right steering lever back or push left steering lever forward or a combination of both.

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NOTE: To stop, return both steering levers to neutral.

NOTE: The steering levers must be in the neutral position to start the engine.

NOTE: The parking brake must be disengaged prior to moving the steering levers from the neutral position.

Mower Lift Pedal (Figure 5)

Raises and lowers mower deck.

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Mower Lift Pedal

3. Adjustment Pin

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Adjustment Hole

 

Figure 5

NOTE: The adjustment pin is used to set the height of the mower deck. See SPECIFICATIONS on page 23 for cutting height dimensions.

Press mower lift pedal and install adjustment pin in the desired adjustment hole.

Front Axle Locks

Install hardware to have a pivoting front axle.

Install hardware to have a

non-pivoting (locked) front axle.

Figure 6

FILLING FUEL TANK

1.Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to prevent dust, dirt, and debris from entering fuel tanks.

2.Remove fuel cap.

IMPORTANT: See Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel.

3.Fill fuel tank to 2-1/2 in. (6.35 cm) below bottom of filler neck. See SPECIFICATIONS on page 23 for capacity of fuel tanks.

4.Replace fuel cap.

STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY

Bring steering levers back to neutral, set parking brake, and turn off engine.

STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE

Starting the Engine

NOTE: Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and place the steering levers in neutral prior to starting the engine.

1.If the engine is cold, move the choke control to the On position. If the engine is warm or hot, do not use choke.

2.Move the throttle to 1/3 Fast position. See Engine Manual for detailed instructions.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for more than 15 seconds per minute as damage can occur.

3.Put the ignition key in the switch and turn it to the Start position.

4.As soon as the engine starts, release the key.

5.Move the choke control to the Off position from the Choke position. Wait until the engine is running smoothly before operation.

IMPORTANT: Let the engine warm up several seconds to several minutes depending on outside temperature.

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