Parking Brake
DISENGAGE | Releases the parking brake. |
ENGAGE | Locks the parking brake. |
Pull the parking brake lever back to engage the parking brake. Move the lever fully forward to disengage the parking brake. NOTE: To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage.
Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting
Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock
Lever
These control the cutting height of the mower deck. Depress the pedal until it locks into the 5” (12,7 cm) position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting height and release the lift lock lever.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle.
Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Pull the knob UP to close the choke. Push to knob DOWN to open the choke.
Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder
Measures the time of the PTO being engaged. The hour meter measures the number of hours the PTO has been engaged. The hour meter will flash an initial oil change indicator at 5 hours, and a lubrication reminder every 50 hours. These reminders display for approximately two hours and will automatically reset themselves.
Note: The hour meter will register the passage of time only when the PTO is engaged. The hour meter has a self contained power source so the total hours are always visible.
Features & Controls
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Fuel Level Gauge
Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Water Temperature Gauge
Measures the engine coolant temperature.
Controls
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