EMERGENCY STOPPING

In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOR Use this method only in emergency situations. For normal engine

shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER AND ENGINE.

STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE

1.Returning the ground speed control levers to PARK positions will stop rider movement.

2.Stop the mower by pushing down on the PTO switch.

3.Move the parking brake lever to PARK position.

4.Move the throttle control to FAST position and turn the ignition key to OFR Remove the key.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1.While sitting in the operator's seat, set the parking brake to PARK. Make sure the PTO switch is OFF

and the ground speed control levers are locked in PARK positions.

2.Move the engine throttle control fully forward to

CHOKE.

NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. In this case, set the throttle control to FAST

3.Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to

START.

4.After the engine starts, gradually move the throttle control back to FAST position (choke open). Warm the engine by running it for at least a minute before turning on the PTO switch, or driving the unit.

5.After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the unit with the throttle set to FAST position when mowing.

MOWING

1.Place the parking brake lever in PARK position. Make sure the PTO switch is OFF, the ground speed control levers are locked in their PARK positions, and the operator is in the seat.

2.Set the mower cutting height to the desired setting.

3.Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).

4.Set the throttle to FAST.

5.Turn the PTO switch ON to engage the mower deck.

6.Move the parking brake lever to DRIVE position.

7.Move the ground speed control levers from PARK positions to drive positions (levers in across the oper- ator'slap).

8.Begin mowing. See DRIVING PRACTICE.

9.When finished, turn the PTO switch OFR

10.Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE RIDER AND ENGINE).

PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND

1.Turn the PTO switch OFF, set the parking brake to PARK, turn the ignition switch OFF, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Locate the transmission release levers (A & B, Figure

3)at the rear of the unit.

3.Pull both levers back and down to release the trans- missions (position B, Figure 3).

4.Set the parking brake to DRIVE.

The rider can now be pushed by hand.

5.After moving the rider, set the parking brake to PARK and move the transmission release levers up and in to re-engage the transmissions (position A, Figure 3).

DO NOTTOW RIDER

Towing the unit will cause transmission dam- age. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.

Figure 3. Transmission Release Levers

A. Drive Position

B. Push Position

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