OPERATION
ATTACHMENTS
This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn sweeper, a lawn aerator, a hopper spreader, or a small trailer. This unit can not use attachments that engage the ground like a plow, a disk harrow, or a cultivator.
For all
Do not operate on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees when using a
HOW TO USE
THE THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL
Use the throttle/choke control to choke the engine for cold starts and increase or decrease the speed of the engine.
1.Move the throttle/choke control completely forward to the CHOKE position to start a cold engine.
2.The FAST position is marked with a detent. For normal opera- tion and when using a grass bagger, move the throttle control to the FAST position. For maximum charging of the battery and for a cooler running engine, operate the engine in the FAST position.
3.The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum perfor- mance. Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the engine.
HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL
Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade(s) (Figure 6).
Disengage
Position 
Blade Rotation Control
Engage Position
Figure 6
1.Before you start the engine, make sure the blade rotation con- trol is in the DISENGAGE position.
2.Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position to rotate the blade(s).
NOTE: If the engine stops when you engage the blade(s), the seat switch is not activated. Make sure you sit in the middle of the seat.
3.Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position to stop the blade(s). Before you leave the operator’s position, make sure the blade(s) has stopped rotating.
4.Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road, move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.
WARNING: Always keep your hands and feet away from the blade, deflector opening, and the mower housing when the engine runs.
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.
2.Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW position.
3.To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward speed setting. To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse.
4.Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal. Do not keep your foot on the pedal.
5.Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
FUNCTION | SHIFT LEVER | THROTTLE | |
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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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