Operation

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Stop the Unit

1.Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit (see Figure 12). Keep your foot on the pedal.

2.Push the blade rotation control down to the DISENGAGE position (see Figure 8).

3.Release the speed control pedal to the NEUTRAL position (see Figure 13).

4.Set the parking brake (see Figure 14).

WARNING

Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.

5.Move the throttle control to the SLOW position (see Figure 7).

Operate the Mower Deck

WARNING

The mulcher cover is a safety device. Do not remove the mulcher cover. The deflector forces the discharged material toward the ground. Always keep the deflector in the down position. If the deflector is damaged, replace the deflec- tor with an original equipment part from an authorized dealer.

IMPORTANT: When you operate with the mower deck, always operate with the throttle control in the

FAST position.

1.Turn the ignition switch to the ON position to start the engine (see Figure 17).

6.

Turn the ignition key to the OFF position to stop the

2.

Move the lift lever to a height of cut position (see

 

engine (see Figure 17).

 

 

 

 

Figure 15). In high or thick grass, cut the grass in

 

 

Reproduction

Transport the Unit

 

 

 

 

the highest position first and then lower the mower

 

 

 

 

deck to a lower position.

To transport the unit, follow the steps below.

 

3.

Move the thr ttle c trol to the SLOW position

1.

Push the blade rotation control down to the

 

 

(see Figure 7).

 

DISENGAGE position (see Figure 8).

 

4. Slowly move he blade rotation control to the

2.

Raise the lift lever to the highest positi n

 

 

ENGAGE posi ion (see Figure 8).

 

(see Figure 15).

 

 

for5. Move the speed control pedal to the desired speed

3.

Move the throttle control to a position between

 

 

settings (see Figure 13).

 

SLOW and FAST (see Figure 7).

 

 

 

NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with

4.

To go faster, move the speed control pedal to a

 

 

a bagger, operate the speed control pedals in the

 

 

lowest speed.

 

faster speed (see Figure 13).

 

Not

 

 

6. Move the throttle control to the FAST position (see Figure 7). If you need to go faster or slower, stop the unit and move the speed control pedal to another speed setting.

7. Make sure the level of cut is still correct. After you mow a short distance, look at the area that was cut. If the mower deck does not cut level, see an authorized dealer.

WARNING

For better control of the unit, select a safe speed.

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