OPERATION
HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER
To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow the steps below.
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. If the unit is not stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.
1.Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. Keep your foot on the pedal (see Figure 8).
Clutch/Brake |
Pedal |
Figure 8 |
2.Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW position (see Figure 9).
Throttle
Control Lever
Figure 9
3.To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward speed setting.
4.To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse. Always disen- gage blades and look down and behind before and while back- ing.
Shift Lever
Figure 10
5.Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal. Do not keep your foot on the pedal.
6.Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
FUNCTION | SHIFT LEVER | THROTTLE | |
| 5−6 Speeds |
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Trimming | 1 |
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Snow Thrower |
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Bagging Grass | 1 or 2 |
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Mulching Grass | 1 or 2 | ||
CHOKE | |||
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Normal Mowing | 2 or 3 | FAST | |
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Easy Mowing | 3 or 4 |
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Snow Blade |
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Transport | 5 or 6 | ||
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Attachments | * |
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* See the Instruction Book for the Attachment.
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