SECTION 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.4 MACHINE MOVEMENT -
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NOTE: Releasing the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) while Transmission is in GEAR and/or Blades are ON will ground the Ignition Circuit and cause the Engine to STOP, allowing the Machine to travel only a few feet before coming to a complete STOP.
3.5 CUTTING BLADE OPERATION
1.Start engine. Refer to Section “STARTING ENGINE”.
2.With both Traction Levers locked, depress Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) against handle. See Figure 3.16.
3.Pull Blade Clutch Switch up to the ON position. See Figure 3.20.
PULL SWITCH UP TO ENGAGE BLADES
PUSH SWITCH DOWN TO DISENGAGE BLADES
FIGURE 3.20
4.Move the Transmission Shift Lever from Neutral (N) position into selected gear, and begin mowing operation.
NOTE: Releasing the Operator’s Presence Control (OPC) while Transmission is in GEAR and/or Blades are ON will ground the Ignition Circuit and cause the Engine to STOP, allowing the Machine to travel only a few feet before coming to a complete STOP.
5.Push Blade Clutch Switch down to the OFF position when finished mowing. See Figure 3.20. NOTE: Turn off blades as soon as mowing operation is complete.
3.6 STOPPING MACHINE
1.Lock both Traction Levers.
2.Push the Blade Clutch Switch down to the OFF position.
3.Move the Transmission Shift Lever into the NEUTRAL (N) position.
4.Move engine speed control to SLOW (Turtle) position.
5.Stop engine. Turn key switch to “STOP” position. Remove key.
3.7MOWING AND TURNING ON HILLSIDES
1.Always mow hillsides starting at bottom of hill. Mow across slopes, never up and down. Exercise caution when changing directions on slopes. DO
NOT mow steep slopes!
WARNING
DO NOT mow on steep slopes. DO NOT use with any type rider attachment on slopes. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
2.Hillside mowing is accomplished by squeezing Traction Lever on the UPHILL SIDE of machine. This helps reduce side slipping of mower.
3.When turning mower on hillsides, always turn toward the UPHILL SIDE of mower for better control and balance.
WARNING
Start mowing with a slow ground speed and gradually increase speed to determine the most comfortable travel speed.
WARNING
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. Stop blades. LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets and hazards before and while backing. Engine speed must be set to SLOW before operating in reverse.
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