SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.5 MOWER OPERATION (Continued from
Previous Page)
5.While holding both Traction Levers in the neutral position, release the Neutral Latch by squeezing both Traction Levers slightly rearward.
6.Simultaneously (and slowly), release both Traction Levers. Machine will begin to move forward.
7.Adjust Speed Control Lever to a comfortable travel speed.
8.Proceed to go forward while allowing machine to travel in a straight line. If the machine has a tendency to track towards the LEFT or RIGHT, it can be brought back to a straight path by moving Speed Control Lever in the desired direction of travel. See Figure 3.5.
9.Squeeze the appropriate Traction Lever to turn the machine either LEFT or RIGHT.
10.If either Traction Lever is squeezed tightly against the handlebar, it will cause the corresponding wheel to reverse direction and
3.7 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
For operator comfort the height of the handlebars are adjustable to five different positions. The handle height adjustment procedure is sensitive and the following procedures and WARNINGS must be followed very carefully.
WARNING
Several steps of the handle bar height adjustment procedure require that the engine be started. Exercise extreme CAUTION when making adjustments while the engine is running to avoid HOT engine components, rotating components, run over or entrapment types of injuries.
IMPORTANT: To complete this procedure, a steel rod 5/16” diameter and 20” long will be required. DO NOT begin this procedure without it.
WARNING
DO NOT use Rider Attachment (Sulky) on slopes! DO NOT park machine on slopes.
3.6 MOWING 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. See Figure 3.7.
2.Hillside mowing is accomplished by squeezing Traction Lever on the UPHILL SIDE of machine. This helps prevent side slipping of mower.
3.When turning mower on hillsides, always turn toward the UPHILL SIDE of mower for better control and balance.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blades. Latch Traction Levers in neutral. Move Speed Control lever to SLOW. Remove key. Disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine.
STEP 1: Move machine to smooth level place. Raise rear of machine just high enough for drive wheels to clear the floor and be able to rotate freely. Block machine securely to prevent it from falling.
STEP 2: Place both Traction Levers in the Neutral position and engage Neutral Latch. See Figure 3.8.
SQUEEZE TRACTION LEVER ON
JAM NUT
TRACTION NEUTRAL SELF LOCK
CONTROL LATCH COTTER PIN ARMS
*ALWAYS START AT BOTTOM OF HILL!
*ALWAYS MOW ACROSS HILL - NEVER
UP & DOWN. | ALWAYS TURN |
| MOWER TOWARD |
| HILL |
| FIGURE 3.7 |
SWIVEL
SWIVEL
TRACTION CONTROL
RODS
FIGURE 3.8
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