OPERATING

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transmission damage may occur if the machine is towed or moved incorrectly:

Move unit by hand only.

Do not use another vehicle to move unit.

Do not tow unit.

1.Unlock the park brake.

2.Put transmission in N (neutral).

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3.On Automatic Models: Pull out on free-wheeling lever

(A).

4.Push machine to desired location.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The transmission might be damaged if the free-wheeling lever is not pushed back in completely before attempting to start the engine. Do not start or operate the machine with the free-wheeling lever pulled out.

5. On Automatic Models: Push free-wheeling lever back in.

Unplugging Mower or Optional Bagger

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous:

Park the machine safely and lock the park brake before getting off the seat.

Turn the mower off.

Stop the engine.

Before getting off the seat:

1.Stop machine.

2.Disengage mower blades.

3.Move throttle lever to slow position.

4.Lower mower to the ground.

5.Lock the park brake.

6.Stop the engine.

7.Remove the key.

8.Wait for all moving parts to stop.

Transporting Machine on Trailer

Be sure trailer has all the necessary lights and signs required by law.

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck.

Park trailer on a level surface.

Use of a trailer with sides is recommended.

Keep wheels away from drop-offs and edges.

Back slowly and in a straight line.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transmission damage may occur if the machine is towed or moved incorrectly:

Move unit by hand only.

Do not use another vehicle to move unit.

Do not tow unit.

1.Park trailer on level surface.

2.Drive machine onto heavy-duty trailer.

3.Lower mower to trailer deck.

4.Lock park brake.

5.Turn off machine and remove key.

6.Fasten lawn tractor to trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. Both front and rear straps must be directed down and outward from tractor.

7.Strap down hood.

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Sabo 108-17 HS manual Unplugging Mower or Optional Bagger, Transporting Machine on Trailer