Operation

Starting the Engine (Electric Start Engines)

1.Engage the parking brake and make sure that the

PTO switch is disengaged and the forward speed control lever is in the NEUTRAL position.

2.NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.

Set the engine throttle control to FULL throttle position. Then fully close the choke by pulling the knob OUT fully.

3.Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to

START.

4.After the engine starts, gradually open the choke (push knob down fully). Reduce to half throttle speed and allow to warm up.

Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving the unit.

5.After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing.

Stopping the Mower

1.Gently squeeze both reverse speed control levers evenly to stop the unit.

2.Once the unit is stopped, firmly depress the neutral return pedal to place the transmission in neutral.

3.Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch.

4.Engage the parking brake by pulling the handle up until it locks into position.

5.Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.

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 MOWER.

Check Tire Pressures

 

 

for

Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and

maintained at the levels shown in the chart. N te that hese

 

 

pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflati n”

 

 

stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures sh wn

 

 

provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire

 

 

life.

 

PressureNot

 

 

Tire

 

 

 

Front

N/A (Flat Free Tire)

 

 

Rear

15 psi

 

1.03 bar

Figure 4. Checking Tire Pressure

 

 

 

 

Cutting Height Adjustment

Reproduction

S/N: 2014523388 & Above

 

The cutting height indicator (B, Figure 5) will help you

 

 

identify the cutting height.

 

 

 

 

To Raise the Mower Deck:

 

 

 

 

Turn the cutting height adjustment handle (A, Figure 5)

 

B

clockwise.

 

 

 

 

 

To Lower the Mower Deck:

 

 

 

 

Turn the cutting height adjustment handle counter-clockwise.

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 5. Cutting Height Adjustment

 

 

 

 

A. Cutter Height Adjustment Handle

 

 

 

 

B.

Cutting Height Indicator

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