Transmission release lever
This lever is used when it becomes necessary to push or move the riding
mower manually.
m Operating the transmission release lever while on a slope or
hill, could result in a loss of control causing serious injury or equipment
damage.
1 IMPORTANT NoT’CE 1 Operating the transmission release lever while the
engine is running could cause transmission damage.
To operate the transmission release lever:
1, Stop the engine and apply the parking brake.
2. Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
3. Move the transmission release lever down to the lower groove (red dot)
and lock it in place.
4. Release the parking brake carefully.
IMPORTANT NoTKE Towing or pushing the riding mower with another
vehicle will damage the transmission.
If the riding mower becomes inoperable due to transmission failure, trailer-
ing the mower to the place of repair is recommended.
TRANSMISSION RELEASE
LEVER
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