OPERATION
NOTE: Illustrations and pictorials begin on page 2.
Location Of Controls (Figure 5)
Blade Rotation Control (1): Use the blade rota- tion 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 con- trol 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.
Automatic Drive disconnect (8): use the auto- matic drive disconnect, located under the seat, to disengage the transmission.
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.
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How To Use The Throttle Control (Figure 5)
Use the throttle control (7) to increase or de- crease 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.
NOTE: If the engine stops when you en- gage the blade(s), the seat switch is not activated. 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). 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 5)
The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive transmission. The Hydrostatic trans- mission 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 20) 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 19) 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.
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3.Move and latch the automatic drive discon- nect (1) in 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, unlatch the au- tomatic drive disconnect (1). The trans- mission is now connected and ready to operate.
How To Use The Parking Brake (Figure 5)
1.Completely push the brake pedal (2) for- ward.
2.Lift the parking brake lever (6).
3.Remove your foot from the brake pedal (2) and then release the parking brake lever
(6). Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
4.To release the parking brake (6), completely push the brake pedal (2) forward. The park- ing brake will automatically release.
WARNING: Before you leave the operator’s position, set the parking brake. Move the blade rotation con-
trol to the DISENGAGE position. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
How To Change The Cutting Height (Figure 5)
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the lift lever (5) as follows.
1.Move the lift lever (5) forward to lower the mower housing and back to raise the mower housing.
2.When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the lift lever (5) to the highest position and move the blade rotation control to the DIS- ENGAGE position.
How To Stop The Unit (Figure 5)
1.Slowly remove your foot from the speed control pedal (4). The speed control pedal
(1)will automatically return to the NEUTRAL position and the unit will stop.
2.Move the blade rotation control (1) to the DISENGAGE position.
3.Set the parking brake (6).
WARNING: Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
4.Move the throttle control (7) to the SLOW position.
5.To stop the engine, turn the ignition key (3) to the OFF position. Remove the key.
How To Use The Blade Rotation Control (Figure 5)
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).
How To Disconnect The Transmission (Figure 20)
To push the unit, use the automatic drive dis- connect (1) to release the transmission. The automatic drive disconnect (1) is under the seat.
1.The engine must be off.
2.Raise the seat. The automatic drive dis- connect (1) is under the seat.
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How To Transport The Unit
To transport the unit, follow the steps below.
1.Move the blade rotation control to the DIS- ENGAGE position.
2.Raise the lift lever to the highest position.
3.Move the throttle control to a position be- tween SLOW and FAST.
