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Setting the Parking Brake
Pull the parking brake lever rearward and over into
engaged position (Figure 7).
Figure 7
1. Parking brake engaged
Releasing the Parking Brake
Pull the brake lever back and over into the slot and
push the parking brake lever forward.
Operating the Mower Blade
Control Switch (PTO)
The blade control switch (PTO) is used in conjunction
with the right side motion control lever to engage and
disengage the mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. To engage the mower blades, move the right side
motion control lever to the center, un-locked
position.
2. Pull the blade control switch (PTO) up and release
it while holding down the right side motion control
lever in the center, un-locked position.
Figure 8
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
The following are two options for disengaging the
mower blades.
2. Parking brake released
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• Push the blade control switch (PTO) down to the
off position.
• Move the motion control levers to neutral and move
the right side motion control lever into the neutral
lock position.
Operating the Throttle
The throttle control can be moved between Fast and
Slow positions (Figure 10).
Always use the fast position when turning on the
mower deck with the blade control switch (PTO).
Operating the Ignition Switch
1. Turn the ignition key to the Start position
(Figure 11). When the engines starts, release the key.
Important: Do not engage starter for more
than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails
to start allow a 15 second cool-down period
between attempts. Failure to follow these
instructions can burn out the starter motor.
Note: Additional starting cycles may be required
when starting the engine for the first time after the
fuel system has been without fuel completely.
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Figure 10
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