OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
| Figure. 1 |
Engine throttle | Ignition Switch |
Choke Lever | Electric Blade | Tach and |
Clutch Switch | Hour Meter |
A.General
1.When Mowing:
a.Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed.
b.When operating this mower, in the forward direction, do not allow the steering levers to return to Neutral on their own. Always main- tain a firm grip on the levers, operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting and stopping.
c.If the mower is equipped for side discharge, never use the mower without the discharge chute installed and placed in the down posi- tion.
d.Always remove debris and other objects from the area to be mowed (Note: debris and loose grass will reduce traction).
e.Mow only in daylight.
f.Watch for holes, sprinkler heads, and other hidden hazards.
g.Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks, ditches, sand traps, and other obstacles.
h.Before backing up, check behind and watch where you are going.
i.Always reduce speed when making a turn, and when grass is wet.
j.Always mow laterally or diagonally across slopes, never up and down the slope. Do not operate on steep slopes and slow down before turning. Avoid turning downhill if possi- ble, start at the bottom and work up to the top. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill. Control the speed and direction of the zero turn machine “primarily” with the speed/directional control (lap bar) of the downhill side of the machine...I.E., maintain the uphill side lap bar “essentially” in a fixed position.
Figure. 2
Parking Brake
k.Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch switch and wait until the blades stop rotating and raise the cutting deck to the transport position. Always allow other vehicles to have the right of way.
l.If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off the blade clutch switch, place the steering levers in the neutral position, move the throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut off the engine, and take the key from the ignition switch. Inspect for damage. Repair the dam- age. Make sure the blades are in good condi- tion and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine.
m.Never leave the mower unattended without observing the following: turn off the blade clutch switch, placing the steering levers in the neutral position, moving the throttle to slow, setting the parking brake, shutting off the engine and taking the key from the ignition switch.
n.Never walk or stand on the discharge side of the mower when the engine is running. Turn off the blade clutch switch if another person approaches while you are operating the mower.
o.Never attempt to operate the traction unit with- out having the mowing deck attached.
p.Keep the mower and especially the engine and hydraulic components clean and free of
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