Controls
Features & Controls
Parking Brake
DISENGAGE | Releases the parking brake. |
ENGAGE | Locks the parking brake. |
Pull the parking brake handle up to engage the parking brake. Push the parking brake handle down to disengage the parking brake. NOTE: To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage.
Neutral Return Pedal
The neutral return pedal provides a
See the Operation section for Driving Instructions.
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Engine Kill / Operator Presence Handles
These handles are a major factor in the safety interlock system of the mower. Both handles are tied together so depressing one handle depresses both. The operator must depress the handles in order to deactivate the engine kill system. Handles must be depressed to disengage the parking brake and engage the PTO switch.
Transmission Release Valves
The transmission release levers deactivate the transaxle so that the unit can be pushed by hand. See PUSHING THE UNIT BY HAND for operational information.
Transmission Oil Fill
Transmission oil is added through the transmission oil reservoirs. It also serves as extra holding capacity for oil as the transmissions heat up and the oil expands. See CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL for oil level check and fill procedures.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls the engine speed. Move the throttle control forward towards the FAST position to increase the engine speed and back towards the SLOW position to decrease the engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle.
FAST | Speeds up the engine speed. |
SLOW | Slows down the engine speed. |
Cutting Height Adjustment Handles
The cutting height adjustment handles control the mower deck cutting height. To raise the mower deck cutting height crank the cutting height adjustment handles clockwise. To lower the mower deck cutting height, crank the cutting height adjustment handles
Choke Control
Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Pull the knob UP to close the choke. Push the knob DOWN to open the choke.
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