Use caution if it is your first time. Now try moving the hand control levers, one at a time, very slightly, forward and backward. Gradually increase your speed until you are well acquainted with the operation of the hand controls and the mower’s behavior. After gaining a good feel for how the mower handles, gradually attempt higher engine speeds until familiar with operation at full throttle engine speed.
How to Stop and Park the Mower
Come to a complete stop. If the blades are on, turn them off using the switch on the instrument panel. Make sure the control levers are in the exact neutral position. Set the parking brake, reduce the engine speed to idle, (keep engine running at the idle speed for about 1 minute) shut off the ignition switch to stop the engine and then remove the key from the ignition switch. Turn fuel valve to the “OFF” position. The mower is now parked. Do not leave mower unattended on a sloped surface.
Driving the Mower Over a Curb
To climb a curb, first see the Safety Instructions section of this manual, especially the parts on:
•Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
•Operation In Reverse
•Operation In Forward Direction
Next, raise the mower deck into the locked transport position. This is the highest position for the mower deck. Then drive the mower in reverse at a 45 degree angle to the curb (with the left side of the mower closest to the curb) until you are within an inch or two of the
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WARNING
Never drive straight onto or off a curb.
Never drive straight onto or off a curb. If you do the whole procedure at a very sharp angle it will tend to minimize the contact of the mower deck with the curb and you will be able to more safely control the mower.
Mowing on Varying Terrain
See the Safety Instructions section of this manual, especially the parts on:
•Initial Operating Safety Guidelines
•Operation On Slopes
•Operation In Reverse
•Operation In Forward Direction
•Operation During Zero-Radius Turns
Fuel System/Fuel Shut-Off Valves
Do not fill fuel tank completely. Fill until level is 1 inch below the bottom of the fill neck. This will allow for the gas to expand. (Refer to fuel safety section of this manual) (use a minimum of 87 octane gasoline) (You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol and gasoline containing up to 5% of methanol.)
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How to Adjust Neutral
Neutral refers to the mower movement when the engine is set to full throttle, parking brake is off, and the control levers are in the neutral position. The mower should not move forward or backward during
