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Clear area of bystanders, especially children.
Pick up objects which may be thrown by the attachment.
6.Pull PTO switch up to engage.
7.Step completely off operator’s platform. Result: The engine must stop.
Testing the Park Brake
Using the PTO
Engage PTO:
1.Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers in the neutral position.
2.Start engine.
3.Release park brake.
4.Move throttle lever to the 1/2 to 3/4 fast position.
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1.Stop machine on a 17° slope (30% grade) facing down- hill. Stop the engine and lock the park brake.
2.Repeat procedure with machine facing uphill.
Result: Park brake must hold the machine stationary. (Ma- chine should move no more that 61cm (24 in.) in one hour.) If machine moves more than that, brakes need to be adjust- ed. See your authorized dealer or refer to Adjusting Park Brake in the SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES section.
Using Park Brake
Locking Park Brake
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Raise park brake lever (A) to lock park brake. Unlocking Park Brake:
Lower park brake lever (A) to unlock park brake.
5.Pull PTO knob (A) up to engage mower deck.
6.Move throttle lever forward to the fast position for mow- ing.
Disengage PTO:
1.Push PTO knob (A) down.
2.Set park brake.
Using the Throttle
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B |
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•Push throttle lever (A) forward to the fast position (B) when mowing.
•Move throttle lever (A) to the half fast position (C) when starting and warming the engine.
•Pull throttle lever (A) backward to the slow position (D) to idle engine. Do not run engine at slow idle any lon- ger than necessary for cooldown after mowing.
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