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Reverse Drive Control (Side Right
Hand Control)
CAUTION:
Unit will move at
engine start if the wheel drive
controls are engaged. ALWAYS
release the wheel drive controls
before starting unit.
To drive in reverse:
Hold the parking brake lever against the
handlebar and slowly squeeze and hold the
reverse drive control. Hold the reverse drive
control against the handlebar for fastest
speed.
To stop:
Release reverse drive control.
Reverse Drive
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FILLING THE FUEL TANK
To add fuel to fuel tank:
1. Put unit in open or well-ventilated
area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding
area.
4. Remove cap.
IMPORTANT:
See engine manual for correct
type and grade of fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank. (see SPECIFICATIONS
on
page 24 for tank capacity.)
6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean any spilled fuel.
EMERGENCY STOPPING
NOTE: The engine will run after the clutch
and parking brake levers are released.
ALWAYS shut off the engine with the ignition
key and remove the key before leaving the
operator's position.
To stop the mower in an emergency:
1. Release the PTO clutch lever and the
parking brake lever.
2. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF"
position.
3. Allow all moving parts to stop before
leaving operator's position.
STARTING AND SHUT OFF
WARNING:
Improper operation
can lead to injury. Learn what the
controls do and how they work.
Thoroughly
read and understand
entire Operator Manual.
See Figure 6 for all Controls and Features.
NOTE: Start engine on a level surface that is
free of debris.
Electric
Start
1. Check each item under Before Each
Use in the MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
on page 15.
2. Place throttle control in the choke
position. Once the engine has started,
place throttle in the high speed detent.
3. Hold down the safety switch on the dash
panel and turn the ignition key to the
Start position.
4. Release the key and the safety switch
once engine starts.
Shut Off
1. Release the pto clutch lever, the parking
brake lever, and the wheel drive controls
and allow unit to stop completely.
2. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF"
position.
Mowing
Tips
Cut grass when it is dry.
Keep mower blades sharp.
Do not set cutting height too low. For tall
grass, mow twice.
Do not mow too fast.
Mow with engine at full throttle. Discharge
clippings into areas already cut.
Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.
NOTE: To prevent dirt and grass from
collecting on mower pan, avoid operating
over bare ground with only patches of grass.
Mulching
Tips
For best mulching performance,
cut no more
than 1 inch (2.54 cm) of grass per cutting.
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