SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 BEFORE OPERATING
Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and how to use them before operating the machine. Know beforehand how to STOP the Traction Wheel Drives, Mower Blades and Engine in preparation for possible emergencies.
3.2 STOPPING MACHINE
1.To STOP forward or reverse motion, firmly squeeze both Traction Levers towards the handle and hold.
Using your index fingers, pulI right and left Traction Locks back until both Traction Levers lock in
Traction Locked position. See Figure 3.1.
2, Make sure that both Traction Locks are in the Traction Locked position.
3.Release both Traction Levers slowly and with caution.
4.Move Transmission Shift Lever to "Neutral".
5.Pull Blade Clutch Switch rearward to the OFF
position. See Figure 3.1.
6.Move Engine Speed Control Lever to SLOW (turtle) position. See Figure 3.1.
7.STOP ENGINE by turning Key Switch to "Stop" position. Remove key. See Figure 3.1.
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| ENGINE |
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| SPEED |
| BLADE | CLUTCH | CONTROL |
RIGHT HAND | SWITCH |
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TRACTION | SHOWN | IN OFF |
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LEVER | POSITION |
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When the Operator's Presence Control (OPC) is
released, the machine will continue to operate a few
WARNINGI
feet. DO NOT use this Operator's Presence Control (OPC) to rout ne y stop the mach he.
TRACTION LOCK
SHOWN IN TRACTION
LOCKED POSITION
FIGURE 3.1
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