SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Brakes require maintenance. Inspect for proper operation before operating machine. Refer to

Section “ADJUSTMENTS, STEERING AND BRAKES”.

3.7 TRACTION LOCK OPERATION - PISTOL GRIP

1.Simultaneously squeeze both Traction Levers toward the handle, to stop mower movement.

2.Using index finger, pull Traction Lock Lever rearward until it latches Traction Levers in Brake Lock position.

3.To release Traction Lock, squeeze both Traction Levers firmly against the handle. Simultaneously release both Traction Levers slowly, allowing machine to start forward movement. See Figure 3.10.

TRACTION LEVER (LEFT HAND)

TRACTION LOCK LEVER

TRACTION LEVER

(RIGHT HAND - RELEASED POSITION SHOWN)

FIGURE 3.10

WARNING

Machine should always be in forward motion before attempting a turn. DO NOT attempt a turn from a stopped position.

3.8 TURNING MOWER

3.8.1. GRADUAL RIGHT & LEFT HAND TURN

IMPORTANT: Squeezing the right or left traction lever applies the brake to the right or left wheel. The brake turns the machine right or left.

1.With machine in motion gradually squeeze the right hand traction lever. The machine will turn to the right.

2.With machine in motion gradually squeeze the left hand traction lever. The machine will turn to the left.

TRACTION LEVER POSITION

LEFT HAND

BRAKE POSITION

DRIVE POSITION

FIGURE 3.11

3.9MOWING 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.

1.Hillside mowing is accomplished by squeezing Traction Lever on the UPHILL SIDE of machine. This helps reduce side slipping of mower.

2.When turning mower on hillsides, always turn toward the UPHILL SIDE of mower for better control and balance.

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