BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION
1.See Figure 2. Depressing the pedal from position A to B disengages the transmission drive and also returns the transmission control lever to neutral (from forward speeds). Fully depressing the pedal to position B applies the rider brake.
2.See Figure 2. Parking brake is applied at pedal posi- tion B when parking brake control knob (C) is pulled up with pedal fully depressed.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1.Seat yourself on the rider seat in the operating posi- tion. Set the parking brake using the brake pedal (D, Figure 3) and parking brake knob (B).
2.Disengage the PTO clutch.
3.Set the throttle to FULL.
4.Close the choke.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
5.Insert the ignition key and turn it to START.
6.After the engine starts, move the engine throttle con- trol to SLOW. Warm up the engine by running it for at least a minute.
7.Set throttle to FULL.
NOTE: 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 nor- mal engine shut down follow the procedure given in “Stopping the Rider.”
WARNING
Make certain the area of operation, and especially the direction of travel is clear of objects, people and animals.
Always look DOWN AND BEHIND before backing!
Operating the Rider
C |
+ |
- |
Figure 2. Brake Pedal
A.Brake Pedal (Disengaged)
B.Brake Pedal (Engaged)
C.Parking Brake Knob
B |
A |
D |
C |
+ |
- |
E |
Figure 3. Controls |
A. Mower Lift Lever |
B. Parking Brake Knob |
C. Ground Speed Control Lever |
D. Clutch/Brake Pedal |
E. |
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