Operation
Starting the Engine | Pushing the Rider by Hand |
NOTE: The engine on this unit features an Electronic Fuel Management (EFM) system, and does not require choking.
1.While sitting in the operator’s seat, make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the parking brake is engaged, and the ground speed levers are locked in the START/PARK position.
2.Set the engine speed control to the FAST position.
3.Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to START.
4.After the engine starts, warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider.
5.After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the rider at FULL ENGINE SPEED when mowing.
1.Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, lock the ground speed levers into their START/PARK positions, turn the ignition OFF, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.To disengage the transmissions, pull the roll release rods (A, Figure 2), located on either side of the engine, up into the PUSH position.
3.Disengage the parking brake.
The rider can now be pushed by hand.
4.After moving the rider,
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follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER. |
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Stopping the Rider and Engine |
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1. | Return the ground speed levers to the middle (or neutral |
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| ‘N’) position to stop rider movement. Pivot the levers out- |
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2. | Engage the parking brake by moving the parking brake |
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3. | Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch. |
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4. | Turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key. |
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NOTE: The engine on this unit is equipped with a fuel s len | id |
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FAST or SLOW, FAST is recommended. |
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Mowing |
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1. | Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the parking brake |
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| START/PARK positions, and the operator is in the seat. |
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2. | Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE). |
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3. | Set the mower cutting height (see CUTTING HEIGHT |
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4.Set the engine speed control to FAST.
5.Engage the PTO by pulling up on the switch.
6.Pivot the ground speed levers in from the START/PARK position to the neutral ‘N’ position.
7.Begin mowing. See Operator Safety for tips on safe mowing practices.
8.When finished, shut off the PTO.
9.Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE RIDER AND ENGINE).
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