Operation

General Operating Safety

Checks Before Starting

Before first time operation:

•

Check that the crankcase is filled to full mark on dip-

• Be sure to read all information in the Operator Safety

 

stick (A, Figure 1 - located under engine cover). See

section before attempting to operate this rider and

 

the engine owner’s manual for instructions and oil

 

recommendations.

mower.

 

• Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in

• Become familiar with all of the controls and how to

 

place and secure.

stop the unit.

 

• Adjust the seat position (B), and make certain you

• Drive in an open area without mowing to become

accustomed to driving the unit.

 

can reach all controls from the operator’s position.

•

Fill the fuel tank (C) with fresh fuel. Refer to the

 

WARNING

 

engine owner’s manual for fuel recommendations.

 

 

Never operate on slopes greater than 18 percent(10°).B

Select slow ground speed before driving onto a slope. Use extra caution when operating on slopes with a rear-mounted grass catcher.

Mow up and down slopes, not across the face,

 

 

engine is still hot from recent operation.ReproductionDo not single ramp that is at least one foot wider than

use caution when changing directions and DO

 

C

NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.

 

A

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Not

for

 

Never allow passengers to ride on the unit.

 

 

Before leaving the operator’s positi n f r any

 

 

reason, lock the ground speed levers in the

 

 

START/PARK position, engage the parking brake,

 

disengage the PTO, stop the engine and rem ve

 

the key.

 

Figure 1. Pre-Start Checks

 

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and

 

mower free of grass, leaves and exc ss gr ase.

 

 

Do not stop or park rider over dry l av s, grass

WARNING

 

or combustible materials.

 

 

Gasoline is highly flammable and must beDo not load this zero-turn rider on a trailer or
handled with care. Never fill the tank when thetruck using two separate ramps. Only use a
allow open flame, smoking or matches in thethe width of the rear wheels of this rider. This
area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.rider has a zero turning radius and the rear

 

 

wheels could fall off the ramps, or the rider could

WARNING

 

tip over injuring the operator or bystanders.

 

 

 

If you do not understand how a specific control functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the Features and Controls section, do so now. Do NOT attempt to operate the rider without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls.

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