OPERATION
NOTE: Illustrations and pictorials begin on page 2.
Location Of Controls (Figure 8)
Blade Rotation Control (1): Use the blade rota- tion control to start and stop the rotation of the blade.
Clutch / Brake Pedal (2): The pedal has two func- tions. The first function is a clutch. The second function is a brake.
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.
Shift Lever (4): Use the shift lever to change the speed 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 con- trol lever to increase or decrease the speed of the engine. For models without a choke control but- ton, the choke is regulated with the throttle control lever.
Choke Control Button (9): If equipped, use to start cold engine.
Grass Bagger Full Indicator (10): When you hear the audible alarm the grass bagger is full. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the DIS- ENGAGE position to turn audible alarm off and see the ªHow To Empty The Gras Baggerº in- structions in this 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 maxi- mum weight is 113 kg (250 lbs.).
How To Use The Throttle Control (Figure 8)
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.
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.(Figure 11) Move the blade rotation con- trol (1) to the ENGAGE position to rotate the blade(s).
F±000786J
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). 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 Shift Lever (Figure 8)
To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow the steps below.
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, completely push the clutch/brake pedal for- ward to stop the unit. If the unit is not stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.
1.Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2.Move the throttle control lever (3) to the SLOW position.
3.To go forward, move the shift lever (4) to a forward speed setting. To go backward, move the shift lever (4) to reverse.
4.Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal (2). Do not keep your foot on the pedal.
5.Move the throttle control (7) to the FAST position.
How To Use The Parking Brake (Figure 8)
1.Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward.
2.Lift the parking brake lever (6).
3.Remove your foot from the clutch/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 clutch/brake pedal (2) forward. The parking brake will automatically release.
WARNING: Before you leave the operator's position, move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Set
the parking brake. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
How To Change The Cutting Height (Figure 8)
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(1) to the DISENGAGE position.
15
GB
How To Stop The Unit (Figure 8)
1.Completely push the clutch/brake pedal (2) forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2.Move the blade rotation control (1) to the DISENGAGE position.
3.Move the shift lever (4) to the NEUTRAL position.
4.Set the parking brake (6).
WARNING: Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
5.Move the throttle control (7) to the SLOW position.
6.To stop the engine, turn the ignition key (3) to the OFF position. Remove the key.
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.
4.To go faster, move the shift lever to a faster speed.
How To Operate With The Mower Housing
IMPORTANT: When you operate with the mower housing, always operate with the throttle control in the FAST position.
1.Start the engine.
2.Move the lift lever to a height of cut position. In high or thick grass, cut the grass in the highest position first and then lower the mower housing to a lower position.
3.Move the throttle control to the SLOW posi- tion.
4.Slowly move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position.
5.Push the clutch/brake pedal completely for- ward.
6.Move the shift lever to one of the speed set- tings.
NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a bagger, put the shift lever in the slowest speed.
7.Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
8.Move the throttle control to the FAST posi- tion. If you need to go faster or slower, stop the unit and move the shift lever to another speed setting.
9.Make sure the level of cut is still correct. After you mow a short distance, look at the area that was cut. If the mower housing does not cut level, see the instructions on ªHow To Level The Mower Housingº in the Mainten- ance section.
WARNING: For better control of the unit, select a safe speed.
How To Operate On Hills
WARNING: Do not ride up or down slopes that are too steep to back straight up. Never ride the unit
across a slope.
1.Before you ride up or down a hill, move the shift lever to the slowest speed.
2.Do not stop or change speed settings on a hill. If you must stop, quickly push the clutch/
