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5. Drive the machine until drive wheels contact the curb
(Figure 11).
6. Lower the front of the machine (Figure 11).
Note: Both drive wheels should contact the curb and
caster wheels straight.
7. At the same time, engage the lower control bar and
lift up on the lower handle to drive over the curb
(Figure 10 and Figure 11).
Note: Lifting up on the lower handle will assist driving
the machine up a curb and not spin the drive wheels.
1. Lower Control Bar
engaged and mower
in reverse.
2. Pull up to assist machine
Driving Backward Up a Curb
1. Disengage the mower blades.
2. Select reverse to drive machine.
3. Drive the machine until drive wheels contact curb
(Figure 11).
Note: Both drive wheels should contact the curb and
caster wheels straight.
4. At the same time engage lower control bar and lift up
on the lower handle (Figure 10 and Figure 11).
Note: Lifting up on the lower handle will assist driving
the machine up a curb and not spin the drive wheels.
Figure 11
3. Lower Control Bar
engaged and mower
going forward.
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, pull back on the upper control bar,
release the blade control bail, and turn the ignition key to
off. Also set the parking brake if you leave the machine
unattended; refer to Setting the Parking Brake in (page ).
Remember to remove the key from the ignition switch.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the parking
brake when leaving the machine unattended, even
if just for a few minutes.
Transporting Machines
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes,
lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read
all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
1. If using a trailer, connect it to the towing vehicle and
connect the safety chains.
2. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
3. Load the machine onto the trailer or truck.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, set the brake, and
close the fuel valve.
5. Use the metal tie down loops on the machine to
securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes (Figure 12).
1. Traction unit tie down loop
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Figure 12
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