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Engage the mower deck by pulling out the 6.
blade switch.
move throttle control to full throttle (not choke). 7.
The machine’s speed and direction are
continuously variable using the two steering
controls. When both controls are in the neutral
position, the machine stands still.
By moving both controls an equal amount
forward or backward, the machine moves in a
straight line forward or backward respectively.
In order, for example, to turn right while
moving forward, move the right control
towards the neutral position. The rotation of the
right wheel is reduced and the machine turns
to the right.
Turning on the spot can be achieved by
moving one control backward (behind the
neutral position) and carefully moving the
other steering control forward from its neutral
position.
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Set blade engagement and throttle control
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Control levers return to neutral when released.
This may cause the mower to suddenly stop.
Operating On Hills
read Slope Operation in the Safety section.
The slowest speed possible should be used •
before starting up or down hills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.•
If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive •
levers into the neutral position and push to the
outside of the unit and engage the parking brake.
To restart movement, release the parking brake.•
WARNING!
Do not drive up or down hills with
slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do not
drive across slopes.
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Place controls in neutral position
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Released parking brake
Pull the control levers back to the center of the •
mower and press forward to regain forward
motion.
make all turns slowly.•