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DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be
thrown in an operator’s or bystander ’s dir ect ion. Also,
contact with the blade could occur.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Thrown objects or blade cont act can cause serious
injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Never operate the mower with the discharg e deflector
raised, rem oved, or alt ered unless there is a gr ass
collection system or mulch kit in place and working
properly.
Be sure that all persons are clear of mow er deck and discharge area before
engaging the PTO. Set throttle to “midway” position. Push the PTO engagement
arm forward and down to engage blades. Acceler at e to full thr ottle to begin
mowing (See Section 4.1. 4) .
4.3.8 PTO Disengagement: Pull upward and back completely on the PTO engagement
arm to disengage the blades. ( See Sect ion 4. 1.4)
4.3.9 Changing Gears
When chang ing gears, always squeeze drive levers to the neutral position. The shift
lever may be moved wit h a knee or by hand (engag e the neutral lock latches if
shift ing by hand).
NOTE: Reverse gear is reverse assist only, t he operat or must pul l t he unit
backwards.
4.4 TRANSPORTING
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Loading the m ower onto a t r ailer without st r ong enough
or properly supported r am ps could be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ The ram ps could collapse causing the unit to fall, which
could cause injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Use proper ram ps t hat ar e secured to the truck or trailer.
♦ Keep feet and legs out f r om under the unit when loading
and unloading.
♦ If necessar y, use assistance when loading.
Be sure fuel shut-off valve is closed.
Use a heavy duty trailer to transpor t t he machine. Engage the park brakes and
block wheels. Af t er the wheels have been proper ly block ed, securely fasten t he
machine to the t r ailer with straps, chains, cables, or ropes. Be sure that t he trailer
has all necessary lighting and marking as r equired by law and use a safety chain.
NOTE: When transporting machi ne, be sure t o engage t he park brakes.
Failure to do so can result in damage and/or premature wear to drive train.
Do not rely solel y on t he parki ng brake t o hol d machi ne on t r ai ler.