Operation
Important! Before You Start Mowing
•Check the engine oil.
•Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
•Check the air pressure of the tires.
•Check the level of the mower housing.
•Attach the battery cables.
Use the Throttle Control
Use the throttle control to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.
1.Move the throttle/choke control completely forward to the CHOKE position to start a cold engine (see Figure 8).
Figure 8
2.The FAST position is marked with a detent. For normal operation and when using a grass bagger, move the throttle control to the FAST position. For maximum charging of the battery and for a cooler running engine, operate the engine in the FAST position.
3.The engine governor is set at the factory for maxi- mum performance. Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the engine.
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Use the Blade Rotation Control
Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade(s).
1.Before you start the engine, make sure the blade rotation control is in the DISENGAGE position (see Figure 9).
WARNING
Always keep your hands and feet away from the blade, deflector opening, and the mower deck when the engine runs.
Figure 9
2.To engage the blade, pull the blade rotation control upward to the ENGAGE position.
NOTE: This model is equipped with a bag full indi- cator. With the blade rotation control engaged, a buzzer will sound when the bag is full.
3.To stop the blade, move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. Before you leave the operator’s position, make sure the blade(s) has stopped rotating.
4.Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road, move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.
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