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unit operation (cont.)
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Move the shift lever to first gear ('1'), unlock
brakes, and slowly release the brake handles.
•
Your mower has five forward speeds ('1' – '5');
simply slide the shifter lever to the appropriate
indicator position to select that gear.
machine can be shifted on the run. NOTE: If
climbing a hill, the brake squeeze handles
might have to be momentarily activated.
CAUTION: The shift lever should never be left
or held in drive position for an extended time
when the brake squeeze handles are in the
locked position.
•
To engage transmission in reverse, slide shifter
lever into neutral ('N'), lock both left and right
brake thumb locks, lift up on reverse lockout
bar (2:51) and slide shifter lever into reverse
('R'); unlock thumb locks and slowly release
brake levers. NOTE: Machine will reverse
towards operator. Use caution while using
this feature. If control is lost, release grip
on handles – see note below.
Important safety note: Power to the engine will be immediately cut if both of the safety handles (Parts
List Ref #4:18) are released while transmission is engaged. This is an important safety feature – do not
attempt to defeat it. Serious injury or death may result.
STEERING THE UNIT:
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Squeezing either brake handle will turn the
machine in that direction.
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT:
•
See Adjustments in the Maintenance section of this manual.
The
squeeze to turn left
squeeze to turn right
GVTP SM32-R0303.1
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