Operating Instructions

CONTROL IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, AND

 

Ignition Switch

FUNCTION

 

The ignition switch is located on the right front of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

body and is used to start and stop the engine. The

 

CAUTION

 

 

switch has three positions: “O” is theOFF position,

 

 

 

 

 

 

RUN is the position the key returns to after starting,

Before operating the mower, become fa-

 

and “S” is theSTART position. When starting the

miliar with the location and function of

 

engine, turn the key clockwise to the “S” position.

all operator controls. Knowing the loca-

 

Do not hold the key in the “S” position longer than 10

tion, function, and operation of these

 

seconds. If the engine does not start, return the key

controls is important for safe and effi-

 

to the “O” position for at least 60 seconds before

cient operation of the mower.

 

making a restart attempt. Prolonged cranking can

 

 

 

damage the starter motor and shorten battery life.

 

 

 

Release the key when the engine starts, and it will

 

 

 

 

 

return to the RUN position. To stop the engine, rotate

 

 

 

the key counterclockwise to the “O” position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward Speed Control (FSC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steering Levers

 

 

Hourmeter

Parking

Brake

Oil Pressure

Blade ClutchWarning Light

(PTO)

Light Switch

(Optional, Not Shown)

 

 

5 Amp

Ignition Switch

 

 

Circuit Breaker

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Controls

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