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:
•The blade switch for engaging the mower blades must be depressed.
•The parking brake must be on.
•Both steering controls must be in the locked (outer) neutral position.
Starting the Engine
•Sit on the seat.
•Raise the mower deck by pushing the release button on the top of the lifting lever. Pull the lifting lever backward to the locked position (transport) position.
•Activate the parking brake by pushing the release button in and pulling the lever fully upwards.
Disengage the mower blades by pressing the blade switch downwards.
Set mower deck to transport position
Pull parking brake upwards to activate.
Depress blade switch
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