CONTROLS & INDICATORS
Operator Presence Levers
The three operator presence levers are part of the safety interlock system. There
is a lever at each forward direction control lever and one above the reverse
support bar. When the blade control is
ON,
you must hold at least one lever down.
Before shifting into reverse, you must hold the reverse presence lever down. In
either case if you don’t hold the appropriate lever, the engine will stop.
Parking Brake
The parking brake locks the brakes
ON.
Pull the forward direction control levers to
apply the brakes, and then press on the parking brake pedal. Release the brake
by pulling harder on both forward direction control levers.
Front-Wheel Adjustment Spacers
The front-wheel adjustment spacers allow adjustment of the cutting height in 0.5
inch increments, from 1.5 to 4.5 inches (38-114 mm). Their use is explained on
page 37.
Deck Height Lever
The deck height lever allows adjustment of the cutting height in 0.5inch
increments, from 1.5 to 4.5 inches (38-114 mm). Its use is explained on page 37.
CGT (Center of Gravity Transfer) System
The center of gravity may be shifted toward the rear of the mower for specific
mowing situations. Remove the plastic plug at the front of the control panel and
add a quantity of sand to produce the desired weight distribution. Use only “play
sand” to reduce the chance of corrosion. The sand may be removed by removing
plugs on the sides of the tank.
Be aware that the center of gravity is moved not only rearward, but also upward.
This higher center of gravity may decrease stability when operating on slopes.
INDICATORS
These indicators help you monitor the condition of the mower.
Hour meter
The hour meter indicates the total operating time of the mower in hours and tenths
of an hour. It operates whenever the engine is running.
OIL ALERTLY
Buzzer
The Honda
OIL
ALERT buzzer will sound whenever the engine oil level is below a
safe operating level. Whenever you hear the buzzer, stop the engine and check
the oil level (page 29).
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