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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.
Figure 8
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 9).
Figure 9
1. Handle
2. Neutral lock
3. Neutral position
3. Choke
4. Drive lever
5. Full speed forward
6. Reverse 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 10).
1. Handle
2. Neutral lock
3. Drive lever
Operating the Mower Blade
Control Knob (PTO)
The blade control knob (PTO) is used in conjunction
with the Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers to
engage and disengage the mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. To engage blades, squeeze the Operator Presence
Control (OPC) levers against handle grips
(Figure 11).
2. Pull blade control knob (PTO) up. Hold the OPC
levers against handle grip.
Note: The engine will kill if the OPC levers are
released with the mower running and the speed
control lever is not in neutral.
3. Restart the engine and repeat the procedure to
engage the mower blades if the operator presence
control (OPC) levers are released.
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Figure 10
4. Pin in full speed forward
5. Handle
6. Forward slot
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