OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
By moving the levers an equal amount forward or back the machine will move in a straight line in that direction. FIG - 10
Movement of either lever forward will cause the right or left wheel to rotate in a forward direction. To stop movement pull both levers into the neutral position.
To turn right while moving in a forward direction pull the right lever back towards the neutral position, this will slow the rotation of the right wheel and cause the machine to turn in that direction.
To turn left while moving in a forward direction pull the left lever back towards the neutral position, this will slow the rotation of the left wheel and cause the machine to turn in that direction.
To zero turn pull one lever back beyond neutral while holding the other slightly ahead of neutral. NOTE: The direction of the zero turn will be determined by which lever is pulled back beyond neutral. Thus left lever back, left zero turn and opposite for right zero turn. Use extra care when using this maneuver the machine can spin very rapidly if one lever is positioned to far ahead of the other.
Blade engagement switch located on the con- sole is engaged by pulling up on the switch and pushed down to disengage. FIG - 11
Choke control is located on the console. To choke engine pull knob push to release. FIG - 11
Throttle control is located on the console. Used to control engine RPM. FIG - 11. Some models have an intergated choke located on the throttle control. Choke position for these models is maximum forward on the throttle control.
Parking brake is located on the left side of the machine and directly in front of the fuel tank. Pull the lever back to engage the brake and push lever forward to release the brake.
Key switch is located on the console. Used to start the machine. NOTE: Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine will not start, wait about 10 seconds before trying again. FIG - 11
Motion Control Lever Pattern
(Right Side)
FIG - 10
NOTE: Associated choke on some models.
Choke
Throttle
Key Switch
Blade
Engagement
FIG - 11
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