TO MOVE FORWARD
Release parking brake.
Push both drive levers gradually forward (away from operator),
TO MOVE BACKWARD
Pull both drive levers gradually back (toward operator).
TO TURN
Turning is controlled by moving one drive lever slightly forward or rearward of the other. To turn left, move left lever rearward of right lever. To turn “square corners,” move lever of desired direction to neutral, move other lever slightly forward or rearward of neutral lever. To turn on mower’s axis (Zero Radius), reduce speed, move one lever to reverse position and other lever to forward position.
TO BRAKE — STOP
To brake (stop) mower, move both levers in opposite direction of travel (if moving forward, pull both levers back), release levers to neutral, set parking brake.
To stop on incline, hold light forward or rearward (opposite of direction of travel) pressure on levers until parking brake is set.
ALWAYS SET PARKING BRAKE BEFORE DIS- MOUNTING.
TO SET PARKING BRAKE
The hand operated parking brake is located at left hand side of mower.
To engage brake, pull lever up and to the rear. To release brake, move lever forward and down. Always set parking brake before dismounting. Release parking brake before moving mower.
TO OPERATE MOWER BLADE
Cutting height is set by positioning the adjusting lever to desired height selection. Pull lever to left until pin clears notch on quadrant. Move lever to desired notch and allow pin to engage.
To start mower blades, move engaging mechanism to “ON” position. See Technical Data Brochure for specifics on each model.
