Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.3STARTING & OPERATION 2.3.3. MOWER BLADE
1.With engine running, move engine speed control to the “FAST” position.
2.Move blade control lever forward to the “ON” blade engaged position. See Figure 2.9.
3.Stop blades by moving blade control lever back to the “OFF” disengaged position.
NOTE: For best cutting results, drive machine at a slow forward ground speed with the engine speed control set to “FAST” position. This combination will allow the mower blades to lift the grass while cutting smoothly and evenly.
DEPRESS CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL. PIVOT
PEDAL REARWARD TO UNLOCK.
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BLADE CONTROL LEVER
“ON”
“OFF”
POSITION IS ALL THE WAY BACK.
PUSH GROUND SPEED PEDAL FORWARD TO PROPEL MACHINE FORWARD.
FIGURE 2.10A
SHOWN IN THE “ON” POSITION. IMPORTANT: “ON” POSITION IS ALL THE WAY FORWARD.
RIGHT VIEW
GROUND SPEED CONTROL
FIGURE 2.9
2.3.4. WHEEL DRIVE
1.With engine running, adjust engine speed control to “FAST” position.
2.Depress clutch/brake pedal, pivot pedal rearward to unlock brake and release pedal. Releasing pedal releases brake and engages clutch. See Figure 2.10A & C.
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing.
3.Depress the ground speed pedal slowly to propel machine in the desired forward or reverse direction. See Figure 2.10B. Pressing the ground speed pedal forward will cause the machine to move forward. Pressing down on the rear of the pedal will cause the machine to move rearward. Removing foot from ground speed pedal allows the control to return to neutral, stopping movement of the machine. Neutral is not a parking brake setting. The machines brake is controlled with the clutch/brake pedal. Refer to Section "STOPPING WHEEL DRIVE". Forward and reverse ground speed is controlled by the amount the ground speed control pedal is depressed. See Figure 2.10B. Move pedal slowly. DO NOT make sudden speed or direction changes.
FORWARD
REVERSE
FIGURE 2.10B
LEFT
VIEW
CLUTCH/BRAKE CONTROL
RELEASE BRAKE & ENGAGE CLUTCH.
DEPRESS PEDAL, PIVOT REARWARD &
RELEASE PEDAL.
FIGURE 2.10C
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