A
C
E
Figure 16
Operating the Blade-Control
Switch (PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) starts and stops the mower
blades and any powered attachments.
Engaging the Blade-Control Switch
(PTO)
Engage the blade-control switch (PTO) with the throttle
position at F
.
AST
Note: Engaging the blade-control switch (PTO) with the
throttle position at half or less will cause excessive wear to
the drive belts.
Figure 17
B
D
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Disengaging the Blade-Control Switch
(PTO)
Driving the Machine
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in
the F
position for best performance. Always operate in
AST
the full-throttle position when mowing.
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly. Operator may lose
control of machine and cause personal injury or
damage to machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
Using the Motion-Control Levers
Use the motion-control levers as shown in
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Figure 18
Figure
19.