OPERATION
NOTE: Illustrations and pictorials begin on page 2.
Location Of Controls (Figure 8)
Blade Rotation Control (1): Use the blade rotation control to start and stop the rotation of the blade.
Brake Pedal (2): Use the brake pedal to quickly stop.
Headlight Switch (3): The headlight switch is the first part of the ignition switch. To use the lights with the engine running, turn the key to the position for the lights.
Ignition Switch (3): Use the ignition switch to start and stop the engine.
Speed Control Pedal (4): Use the speed control pedal to change the speed and the direction of the unit.
Lift Lever (5): Use the lift lever to change the
height of cut.
Parking Brake Lever (6): Use the parking brake lever to engage the brake when you leave the unit.
Throttle Control Lever (7): Use the throttle control lever to increase or decrease the speed of the engine. For models without a choke control button, the choke is regulated with the throttle control lever.
Choke Control Button (9): If equipped, used to start cold engine.
(Figure 35) Automatic Drive Disconnect (1): Use the automatic drive disconnect, located at the left back corner of the seat, to disengage the transmission.
Grass Bagger Full Indicator (10): When you hear the audible alarm the grass bagger is full. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the DISENGAGE position to turn audible alarm off and see the ªHow To Empty The Gras Baggerº instructions in this section.
IMPORTANT: For the diagnostic dash to op- erate properly the engine MUST use a resis- tor spark plug. When replacing the spark plug see the engine owner's manual for the correct spark plug.
Diagnostic Dash
PTO/Clutch engaged. To start the
How To Reset The Service Light
To alert the operator that scheduled service is due, the service light will automatically come ON. After the scheduled service is performed, the service light can be easily reset as follows.
1.Raise the hood. Locate the reset button. The reset button is above the fuel tank on the right side of the console. The following decal 
is next to the reset button.
2.Turn the ignition key to the ON/RUN position. Do not turn the ignition key to the START position. Do not start the engine.
3.All indicator lights will come on for two sec- onds.
4.After two seconds, the service light will begin flashing for ten seconds.
5.Depress and release the reset switch while the service light is flashing. The service light will go off.
6.The reset switch will only turn off the service light. The hour meter cannot be reset.
Diagnostic Fuse
Replace fuse only with a 3 AMP 32 volt fuse. For location of fuse see ªHow To Replace The Fuseº in the Maintenance section.
Attachments
This unit can use many different attachments. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn sweeper, a lawn aerator, or a hopper spreader. This unit can not use attachments that engage the ground like a plough, a disk harrow, or a cultivator.
For trailer and pull±behind attachments, the maximum weight is 113 kg (250 lbs.).
How To Use The Throttle Control (Figure 8)
Use the throttle control (7) to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.
1.The FAST position is marked with a detent. For normal operation and when using a grass bagger, move the throttle control to the FAST position. For maximum charging of the battery and for a cooler running engine, oper- ate the engine in the FAST position.
2.The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum performance. Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the en- gine.
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Before you leave the operator's position, make sure the blade(s) has stopped rotating.
4.Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road, move the blade rotation control (1) to the DISENGAGE position.
WARNING: Always keep your hands and feet away from the blade, deflector opening, and the
mower housing when the engine runs.
How To Use The Speed Control Pedal (Figure 8)
The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive transmission. The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of drive system does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal.
The speed and direction of travel is controlled by a single speed control pedal (4) operated with your right foot. Do not use the left brake pedal in normal operation. Only use the left brake pedal to quickly stop in an emergency.
How To Drive Forward
1.(Figure 35) The automatic drive discon- nect (1) must be in the DRIVE position (2).
2.Slowly release your left foot from the brake pedal.
3.Move the throttle control to the FAST posi- tion.
4.(Figure 36) Slowly push the speed control pedal (1) forward (4) to the desired speed.
5.To increase forward speed, slowly move the speed control pedal (1) forward. To reduce forward speed, slowly release the speed control pedal (1) until the unit slows to the desired speed.
How To Drive In Reverse
1.Look to the rear.
2.Slowly push the speed control pedal (1) to the REVERSE position (2).
How To Change Directions
CAUTION: To change directions, do not use the left brake pedal. Use only the speed con- trol pedal.
1.Slowly remove your foot from the speed control pedal (1). The speed control pedal
(1)will automatically return to the NEUTRAL position (3).
2.When the unit stops, slowly move the speed control pedal (1) to the desired direction.
engine, disengage the PTO/Clutch.
Service Light. Refer to Hour Meter, Instruction Book and Engine Manual for scheduled service. Service Light stays ON until reset procedure is followed.
25 | Hour Meter. Records the engine | ||
runtime in hours. |
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| Low Fuel. Fill fuel tank. |
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| Low | Oil Pressure. | STOP |
| ENGINE!. Check and add oil. | ||
| Low | Battery Voltage. | Check |
| battery, battery cables and engine | ||
| charging system. |
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How To Use The Blade Rotation Control (Figure 8)
Use the blade rotation control (1) to engage the blade(s).
1.Before you start the engine, make sure the blade rotation control (1) is in the DISEN- GAGE position.
2.Move the blade rotation control (1) to the ENGAGE position to rotate the blade(s).
NOTE: If the engine stops when you en- gage the blade(s), the seat switch is not activated or the bag is not closed proper- ly. Make sure you sit in the middle of the seat.
3.Move the blade rotation control (1) to the DISENGAGE position to stop the blade(s).
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How To Disconnect The Transmission (Figure 35)
To push the unit, use the automatic drive disconnect (1) to release the transmission. The automatic drive disconnect (1) is at the left rear corner of the seat.
1.The engine must be off.
2.Raise the seat. The automatic drive dis- connect (1) is at the left rear corner of the seat.
3.Raise the automatic drive disconnect (1) to the PUSH position (3). The transmission is now released and the unit can be pushed.
NOTE: In cold weather, the heavy viscos- ity oil in the transmission will make the unit difficult to push.
4.To engage the transmission, lower the auto- matic drive disconnect (1) to the DRIVE
