OPERATION
HOW TO USE
THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL
The blade rotation control is next to the steering wheel (Figure 7). Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade(s) or to operate a snow thrower attachment.
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 transmission is in reverse.
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.
5.Before operating in reverse, move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGED position. If the blade rotation control is not in the DISENGAGED position, the engine will stop when the speed control pedal/shift lever is moved to REVERSE position.
WARNING: Always keep your hands and feet away from the blade, deflector opening, and the mower housing when the engine runs.
Disengage |
Position |
Blade Rotation Control |
Engage Position |
Figure 7 |
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.
4.To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse. Always disen- gage blades and look down and behind before and while back- ing.
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 |
| SLOW | |
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Transport | |||
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Attachments | * |
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* See the Instruction Book for the Attachment.
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