4.3.6To Stop: Squeeze drive levers back to the neutral position. Move neutral lock latches into the neutral lock position and release drive levers. Move the speed control lever to the neutral position.
4.3.7PTO Engagement:
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦DO NOT put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the PTO is engaged.
Be sure that all persons are clear of mower deck and discharge area before engaging the PTO. Set throttle to “midway” position. Push the PTO engagement arm forward and down to engage blades. Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing (See Section 4.1.5).
4.3.8PTO Disengagement: Pull upward and back completely on the PTO engagement arm to disengage the blades (See Section 4.1.5).
4.4TRANSPORTING
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Loading the mower onto a trailer without strong enough or properly supported ramps could be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦The ramps could collapse causing the unit to fall, which could cause injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Use proper ramps that are secured to the truck or trailer.
♦Keep feet and legs out from under the unit when loading and unloading.
♦If necessary, use assistance when loading.
Use a heavy duty trailer to transport the machine. Engage neutral lock latches and park brake, then block wheels. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer with straps, chains, cables, or ropes. Use a safety chain and be sure that the trailer has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law.
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