Section 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to operate this mower unless you have read this manual. Learn the location and purpose of all controls and instruments before you operate this mower.

4.1CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION

Before operating the mower, familiarize yourself with all mower and engine controls. Knowing the location, function and operation of these controls is important for safe and efficient operation of the mower.

1. Ignition Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to start the

engine and has three positions; OFF, ON, and

START.

2. Mower Deck Switch (Figure 4-1). Used to engage and disengage the mower drive system. Pulling up on the switch will engage the deck drive. Pushing down on the switch will disengage the deck drive.

3. Engine Choke Control (Figure 4-1). Used to start a cold engine.

4. Engine Throttle Control (Figure 4-1). Used to control the engine speed. Pushing the lever forward increases engine speed. Pulling the lever back decreases engine speed. Full backward position is the IDLE position. Full forward is the cutting position.

LEFT STEERING

CONTROL

PARKING

BRAKE

ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL

DECK LIFT

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

CUTTER DECK

RELEASE LEVER

MOWER

 

 

 

 

DECK

PUSH IN TO DISENGAGE

PULL OUT TO ENGAGE

 

FAST

SWITCH

 

MOWER DECK

 

 

POWEREQUIPMENT

 

ON

 

START

SLOW

IGNITION

 

 

 

 

SWITCH

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

CHOKE

ENGINE

CHOKE

CONTROL

 

DUMP

 

VALVE

 

RIGHT STEERING

 

CONTROL

 

SEAT BELT

FUSES

 

HOUR

FUEL SWITCHING

METER

VALVE

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Figure 4-1 Controls and Instruments

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