OPERATION
HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING
WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis- charged material toward the ground. Always keep the deflector in the down position. If the deflector is dam- aged, replace the deflector with an original equipment part from an authorized service center.
1.Start the engine.
2.Release the parking brake.
3.Move the lift lever to a height of cut position. In high or thick grass, cut the grass in the highest position first and then lower the mower housing to a lower position.
CAUTION: Do not operate with the mower housing in the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position. If you operate in the LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position, the mower housing and blades can be damaged.
4.Move the throttle control to the SLOW position.
5.Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position.
6.Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
7.Slowly push the speed control pedal to the desired speed.
NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a grass bagger, use a slow forward speed.
8.Make sure the level of cut set at the factory is still correct. After you mow a short distance, look at the area that was cut. If the mower housing does not cut level, see the instructions on “How To Level The Mower Housing” in the Maintenance section.
WARNING: For better control of the unit, always select a safe speed.
HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS
WARNING: Do not ride up or down slopes that are too steep to back straight up. Never ride the unit across a slope. See the “Slope Guide” in the back of this book for information on how to check slopes.
HOW TO OPERATE ON A HILL
1.Control the speed only with the speed control pedal. Do not use the brake pedal on a hill.
2.To help prevent an accident, slowly move the speed control pedal. Avoid sudden turns or changes in speed.
3.To reduce forward speed when going down a hill, slowly release the speed control pedal until the unit slows to the desired speed.
HOW TO STOP ON A HILL
1.Avoid stopping on a hill. If you must quickly stop in an emergen- cy, remove your right foot from the speed control pedal and quickly depress the left brake pedal.
2.Set the parking brake.
3.Before you dismount from the seat, move the throttle control to SLOW position, move the blade rotation control to the DISEN- GAGED position, turn off the engine and set the parking brake.
HOW TO START OPERATION ON A HILL
1.Start the engine
2.Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGED position.
3.Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
4.Depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake. As you release the parking brake, push the speed control pedal to the desired speed.
WARNING: Slowly push the speed control pedal as you release the parking brake. The parking brake must be disengaged before the speed control pedal is able to engage the transmission.
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