OpERATION
25
8050-847
Blade switch
8058-019
Cut height lift lever
8058-080
Released parking brake

Before Starting

Read the sections Safety Instructions and •
Controls before starting the machine.
Perform the daily maintenance before •
starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the
Maintenance section).
Check that there is sufcient fuel in the fuel •
tank.
Adjust the seat to the desired position.•
The following conditions must be fullled before the
engine can be started:
The blade switch for engaging the mower •
blades must be depressed.
The parking brake must be on.•
Both steering controls must be in the locked •
(outer) neutral position.

Starting the Engine

Sit on the seat. •
Raise the mower deck by pushing the release •
button on the top of the lifting lever. Pull the lifting
lever backward to the locked (transport) position.
Activate the parking brake by pushing the release •
button in and pulling the lever fully upwards.
Disengage the mower blades by depressing the
blade switch.