operation
Transport
•The machine is heavy and can cause serious crushing injuries. Be extra cautious when it is loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or trailer.
•Use an approved trailer to transport the machine. Activate the parking brake, turn off the fuel supply, and fasten the machine with approved fastening devices, such as bands, chains, or straps, when transporting.
•Do not operate this machine on public roadways.
•Check and abide by local traffic regulations before transporting the machine on any road.
•Do not tow this machine, it may cause damage to the drive system.
•Load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed. Do not lift! The machine is not intended to be lifted by hand.
Stopping
Emergency stop
Release both hands from the operate presence levers. When both operator presence levers return to their upper position, the engine will quit and the mower will stop.
Normal operating stop
•Pull both drive levers firmly toward the handle grips to stop forward motion.
•Use thumbs to lift neutral lock into the neutral position.
•Move speed control into the start position.
•Move the throttle control to the slow position.
•Move blade engagement control to the off position.
•Set parking brake
Stopping Engine
If the engine has been worked hard, allow it to idle a minute in order to attain normal operating temperature before stopping it. Avoid idling the engine for longer periods, as there is a risk of the spark plugs fouling.
Disengage the blades by pushing the blade engagement control down.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the machine in place during transport. Ensure that the machine is well fastened to the transport vehicle. Always reverse the machine onto the transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over.
Operator presence levers
Set throttle to slow and disengage mower blades
