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3. Disengage the blade control knob (PTO) and move
the speed control lever to neutral.
4. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning
the engine off.
5. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to off.
1. Throttle lever
2. Ignition switch
Important: Make sure fuel shut off valve is
closed before transporting or storing machine,
as fuel leakage may occur. Before storing
machine, pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent
possibility of accidental starting.
Operating the Neutral Locks
Always set the neutral lock when you stop the machine.
Set the parking brake if it is left unattended.
Setting the Neutral Lock
1. Squeeze the drive levers back until an increase in
force is felt.
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of the locks and
move them back (Figure 10).
Figure 9
3. Choke
1. Handle
2. Neutral lock
3. Neutral position
Releasing the Neutral Lock
1. Squeeze the drive levers back until an increase in
force is felt.
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of locks and move
them forward until the pins are in the forward slot
(Figure 11).
1. Handle
2. Neutral lock
3. Drive lever
Operating the Mower Blade
Control (PTO)
The blade control knob (PTO) is used in conjunction
with the Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers to
engage and disengage the mower blades.
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Figure 10
4. Drive lever
5. Full speed forward
6. Reverse position
Figure 11
4. Pin in full speed forward
5. Handle
6. Forward slot
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