OPERATION
Before Starting
•Read the sections Safety Instructions and Controls before starting the machine.
•Perform the daily maintenance before starting (see maintenance schedule in the Maintenance section).
•Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank.
•Adjust the seat to the desired position.
The following conditions must be fulfilled before the engine can be started:
1.The blade switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed.
2.The parking brake must be on.
3.Both steering controls must be in the locked (outer) neutral position.
Starting the Engine
1.Sit on the seat.
2.Raise the mower deck to the transport position by locking the lift pedal fully forward.
3.Activate the parking brake.
Activate parking brake before starting
Set mower deck to the transport position
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