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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Think Safety First
Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet and
head is recommended.
Caution
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator's ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Figure 15
1. Caution
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 16) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
Throttle Control – The throttle control has two positions:
Fast and Slow.
Choke – Use the choke to start a cold engine.
Bail – The bail, in conjunction with the PTO switch, allows
the engine to be started with the PTO disengaged. With the
bail compressed the blade control (PTO) can be engaged.
Release the bail with the PTO engaged and the engine
stops.
Ignition Switch – Key switch is used in conjunction with
recoil starter. Switch has two positions: RUN and OFF.
Blade Control (PTO) – The blade control lever (PTO)
engages and disengages power to the mower blades. Move
the PTO lever forward to engage the blades. Pull rearward
to stop driving mower blades
2. Wear hearing protection
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Gear Shift Lever – Transmission has five forward speeds,
neutral and reverse, and has an in-line shift pattern. Do not
shift while unit is moving, as transmission damage may
occur.
Upper Control Bar – Shift to desired gear and push
forward on control bar to engage forward traction operation
and pull back to brake. Pull right side of control bar to turn
right and left side to turn left.
Lower Control Bar – Shift transmission to reverse and
pull rearward on lower control bar to engage rearward
traction operation.
Parking Brake Lever – Pull back on upper control bar and
swing brake lever up against the upper handle to keep brake
engaged.
Recoil Starter – Pull recoil starter handle to start engine.
Fuel Shut–off Valve – (In fuel line) Close fuel shut–off
valve when transporting or storing mower.
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Figure 16
1. Throttle control
2. Bail
3. Blade control (PTO)
4. Gear shift lever
5. Upper control bar
Operating the Parking Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Pull the upper control bar rearward and hold it in this
position (Fig. 17).
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6. Lower control bar
7. Parking brake lever
8. Ignition switch/Key
9. Choke
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