OPERATING
Using the Choke
Engage Choke:
• Pull choke knob (A) out.
Disengage Choke:
• Push choke knob (A) in.
Using the Motion Control Levers
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Learn use of the motion control levers and practice at half throttle until becoming proficient and comfortable with the operation of the machine.
Do not move motion control levers from forward to reverse or reverse to forward position rapidly. Sudden direction changes could cause loss of control or damage the machine.
NOTE: Two types of control levers are available - standard “center steer” levers and optional “over the lap” levers. The operation of both styles of levers is the same except as noted.
The functions of the motion control levers are:
•Dual function neutral position.
•Steering.
•Acceleration.
•Braking.
Neutral Detent Position - Standard “Center Steer” Levers
NOTE: When the control levers are in the neutral detent position, the control lever rollers (A) located on each side of the control console will be seated in the notches in the console.
• Motion control levers must be in the neutral detent position, the PTO
switch disengaged and the park brake locked to start the engine.
Neutral Lock Position - Optional “Over the Lap” Levers
Picture Note: Motion control levers (A) shown in the neutral lock position.
•Motion control levers must be in the neutral lock position, the PTO switch disengaged and the park brake locked to start the engine.
•Forward and reverse movement of the motion control levers is prevented when levers are moved to the neutral lock position.
•Operator can exit mower with the engine running when the PTO switch is disengaged, the motion control levers are in the neutral lock position and the park brake is locked.
•Motion control levers must be in the neutral lock position to safely enter and exit the operator seat.
Neutral Position - Optional “Over the Lap” Levers
Picture Note: Motion control levers (A) shown in the neutral position.
•Machine speed, motion, and direction can be controlled when the engine is running, operator is on the seat and the park brake is unlocked.
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