OPERATION
HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL
Use the throttle control to increase or decrease the speed of the engine
1To start a cold engine move the lever to the START or CHOKE position
2The FAST position is marked with a detent For normal operations and when using a grass bagger move the lever to the FAST position For maximum charging of the battery and also for a cooler running engine, operate the engine in the
FAST position
3For transport and to tow pull behind attachments move the throttle control to the needed speed
4The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum
performance Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the engine
HOW TO CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT
To change the curing height, raise or lower the lift lever The cutting height can be set from 1 V2 to 4 inches When you ride on a sidewalk or a road. move the lift lever to the HI position and move
the btade engagement control to the DISENGAGE position
HOW TO USE
THE BLADE ENGAGEMENT CONTROL
See the location of the blade engagement contro_ Jn the illustration
Use the biade engagement control to start and stop the rotation of the blade
1Before you start the engine make sure the control leve+ is in the DISENGAGE position
2Move the centre{ lever to the ENGAGE position to rotate the blade
Note : If the engine stops when you engage the blade(s)+
the seat switch is not activated Make sure you sit in the middle of the seat Also. make sure the wire is connected to the seat switch
3Move the centre{ lever to the DISENGAGE position to stop
the rotary btade Before you leave the operators position make sure the blade has stopped rotating
4Before you ride the unit on a sidewalk or a road move the control lever to the DISENGAGE position
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HOW TO TRANSPORT THE UNIT
To transport the unit. follow the steps below
1Move the btade engagement contro_ to the DISENGAGE position
2Raise the lift lever to the HI position
3Move the thrortle centre+ to a position between SLOW and FAST
4To go faster move the shift lever to a faster speed
HOW TO OPERATE WITH
THE MOWER HOUSING
WARNING: "['hedeflector is a safety device Do
not remove the deflector, The deflector forces
the discharged material toward the ground
Always keep the deflector in the down position
If the deflector is damaged+ replace it with a
factory replacement part
1 Start the engine
2Move the lift lever to a height of cut position in high or thick grass cut the grass in the high position first and then lower the mower housing to a lower position
3Move the throttle control to the SLOW position
4Move the blade engagement control to the ENGAGE position
5Push the clutch/brake pedal completely forward
6Move the shift lever to one of the speed settings
NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a bagger, put the shift lever in the slowest speed
7Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal
8Move the throttle control to the FAST position If you need to go faster or slower stop the unit and move the shiftiever to another speed setting
9Make sure the level of cut set at the factory is still correct After you mowa short distance Iookat 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: Forbettercontroloftheunit,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
1Before you ride up or down a hill move the shift lever to the slowest speed
2Do not stop or change speed settings on a hill If you must
stop quickly push the clutch/brake pedal forward and set the parking blake
3To start again make sure the shift {ever is the slowest speed
Move the throttle control to the SLOW position S{ow+y release the pedal
4If you mast stopor start on a hilI always have enough space for the unit to roll when you release the brake and engage the clutch
5Be very careful when you change directions on a hill When
onastopeorina turn onahill move the throttle control to the SLOW position to help prevent an accident
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