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MOWER OPERATION

1.Readandunderstandthesafetyinstructions before attempting to operate this machine.

2.Before starting the engine:

*Check the oil level in the engine and the hydraulic reservoir.

*Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline.

*Open the fuel valve on the bottom of the fueltank.

-NOTE-

Use gasoline with an octane rating no less than 87.

*The right hand foot pedal must be in the NEUTRAL position.

*The blade clutch switch must be in the OFF position.

*The parking brake must be ON.

3.Start the engine:

*Choke as required. If the engine is cold, pull the choke knob out. When the engine starts, slowly push the choke in. If the engine stalls, repeat the above operation. When the engine is warm, choking may not be necessary.

4.Depress the left hand operator presence pedal.

5.Engage the cutter blades bypulling the blade clutch switch into the ON position. Push the switch to the OFF position to disengage the cutter blades.

PULL UP TO ENGAGE

PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE

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-NOTE-

When the PTO is engaged or (possibly) disen- gaged, a squealing sound from the underside of the machine is normal. It is caused by the electric clutch plates meshing as the cutter blades come up to speed. For best equipment life, engage the clutch with the engine at 3/4 throttle, not under full load.

WARNING:

If you are not familiar with the operation of the hydrostatic drive, practice turning and maneuvering before engaging the cutter blades.

5.Release the parking brake. Depress the right foot pedal at the toe end to drive forward (See Figure 1) or depress the pedal at the heel end to drive in reverse. (See Figure 2)

-NOTE-

The left side operator presence pedal must be depressed for operation.

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Depress Toe End of Pedal

Figure 1. Forward Operation

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