EMERGENCY STOPPING
In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this method only in emergency situations. For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER AND ENGINE.
STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE
1.Return the ground speed control levers to START/PARK positions to stop rider movement and engage the parking brake.
2.Turn off the mower blades by pushing the mower blade switch down to the OFF position.
3.Move the engine speed control to SLOW position and turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the key.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1.While sitting in the seat, make sure the mower blade switch is OFF and the ground speed control levers are locked in START/PARK positions.
2.Move the engine speed control fully forward to FAST. Set the choke control to CLOSED (pull knob UP).
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. In this case, set the choke control to OPEN (push knob down).
3.Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to START to crank the engine.
4.After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the RUN position. Gradually push the choke knob down to OPEN position. Warm the engine by running it for at least a minute before turning on the mower blades, or driving the unit.
ALWAYS operate the unit with the engine speed control set to FAST when mowing or driving. NEVER engage the mower blades with the engine speed set to SLOW.
MOWING
1.Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
2.Set the mower cutting height to the desired setting using the mower cutting height switch.
3.Set the engine speed control to FAST.
4.Turn the mower blades ON (pull switch up).
5.Move the ground speed control levers in from START/PARK positions to drive positions (levers in across the operator’s lap).
7.Begin mowing. See DRIVING PRACTICE.
8.When finished, turn the mower blades OFF (push switch down).
PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND
NOTE: Do not disengage the transmissions if parked on
aslope.
1.Turn the mower blades OFF, push the ground speed control levers out to their START/PARK positions, turn the ignition switch OFF, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.Locate the transmission release levers (C, Figure 3) at the rear of the unit.
3.Pull both levers back and down to release the transmissions (position B, Figure 3).
4.Pull the ground speed control levers in to their DRIVE positions.
The rider can now be pushed by hand.
5.After moving the rider, set the ground speed control levers to START/PARK and push both transmission release levers forward to
DO NOT TOW RIDER
Towing the unit will cause transmission damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit. Do not use this unit to push or pull another vehicle or object.
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B
C |
Figure 3. Transmission Release Levers
A.Drive Position
B.Push Position
C.Transmission Release Levers
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