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OPERATING MOWER
Engaging and Disengaging Mower
IMPORTANT: Avoid machine damage. Operate engine at maximum speed when mowing or after mower blade is engaged.
Machine may require
Engaging Mower
1. START engine.
A
B
2.Move throttle lever (A) to the FAST (r) position.
3.Lower mower to cutting height.
4.Push PTO drive lever (B) forward to ENGAGE mower blades.
NOTE: The engine and mower will stop as the gear shift lever is moved to the R (REVERSE) position with mower engaged.
5. Disengage PTO before shifting to REVERSE.
Disengaging Mower
1.Pull PTO drive lever (A) back to DISENGAGE mower blades.
2.If you hit an object with mower while mowing, STOP mower and engine immediately. Inspect mower for damage.
Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger
cCAUTION: Avoid injury. To help prevent personal injury, do the following steps before you dismount to inspect or unplug mower or bagger.
1.STOP machine.
A
2.Pull PTO drive lever (A) back to DISENGAGE mower blades.
3.Move throttle lever to SLOW (t) position.
4.Lower mower to the ground.
5.LOCK park brake.
6.STOP engine.
7.Remove key.
8.Wait for all moving parts to STOP.
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