2-6 CUTTING
WARNING 
ROTARY CUTTERS CAN DISCHARGE OBJECTS AT HIGH SPEEDS. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURIES OE DEATH:
●OPERATE ONLY WITH SIDE BANDS IN GOOD REPAIR.
●KEEP CHILDREN, PETS, AND BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM THE WORK AREA.
●DO NOT OPERATE CUTTER IN VICINITY OF OTHER PERSONS.
A. Connect kill switch tether cord from switch through operator’s belt loop (or equivalent) to towing vehicle forward of operator’s seat. (Figure
DANGER 
NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT KILL SWITCH PROPERLY ATTACHED. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
B. Release parking brake.
C. Select lowest gear and begin cutting at a slow speed. Adjust speed to match terrain and grass thickness. When cutting thick grass, it may be nec- essary to adjust cutter lower in front to help prevent stalling. Care should be taken when turning sharply or backing that rear wheels of towing vehicle do not hit cutter. Cut up or down the face of slopes, not across the face.
NOTE
Optional front and rear rollers are available to help prevent scalping on unlevel terrain.
2-7 ENGINE SHUTDOWN
A. Apply parking brake.
B. Pull out kill switch plug.
C. Close fuel valve.
Figure 2-5 Kill Switch Proper Use Of Safety Switch And Cord
Connect To Towing Vehicle
Cord Through Belt Loop
Throttle
Kill Switch Plug
Kill switch plug must be installed to start cutter engine. Remove to stop engine.
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