Features &
Controls
Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual.
Figure 1. Control Locations
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section.
Ground Speed Control Handles / Operator Presence
These handles control the ground speed of the mower. The left and right handles are tied together so you can operate either lever to control the mower’s ground speed.
Moving a handle forward to “F” increases the FORWARD speed of the mower. Moving a handle back to “R” increases the REVERSE speed. Moving the handles to to “N” neutral position stops mower travel.
Note: The further a handle is moved away from the neutral position the faster the mower will travel.
These handles also deactivate the engine kill system when depressed. Release the handles to activate the engine kill system. The engine will shut off if the operator releases the handles with the PTO engaged or parking brake disengaged.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has three positions:
OFF | Stops the engine and shuts off the |
| electrical system. |
RUN | Allows the engine to run and powers the |
| electrical system. |
START | Cranks the engine for starting. |
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position with the engine
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