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FORWARD TRAvEL
To travel forward with the mower, release the parking brake,
select the desired speed using the speed control lever, pull
steering control levers upward, release the neutral latch
for both sides and slowly release both the left and right
steering control levers. The higher the notch selected using
the speed control lever, the faster the machine will travel.
To stop the forward travel, pull upward on the steering
control levers, lock the neutral latches, shift the speed
control lever into neutral and apply the parking brake.
To steer the mower left while traveling forward, pull upward
on the left steering control lever. The further the lever is
pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn left.
To steer the mower right while traveling forward, pull upward
on the right steering control lever. The further the lever is
pulled upward, the quicker the mower will turn right.
- NOTE -
Smooth operation of the steering control levers will
produce smooth mower operation. While learning
the operation of the steering controls, keep the
travel speed low.
REvERSE TRAvEL
CAUTION
Disengage power to the mower before backing
up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary and then only after observation of the
entire area behind the mower.
CAUTION
Before backing up, observe the rear for persons
and obstructions. Clear the area before backing
up. Possible injury or property damage could
occur.
To travel in reverse, pull steering control levers upward.
Keep the travel speed low while traveling in reverse.
The mower may not travel straight in reverse.
To steer left while traveling in reverse, pull upward on the
right steering control lever. The further the lever is pulled
upward, the quicker the mower will turn left.
To steer right while traveling in reverse, pull upward on the
left steering control lever. The further the lever is pulled
upward, the quicker the mower will turn right.
4.6
ENGAGING THE DECk DRIvE (CUTTER
BLADES)
1.
Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to
engage the deck drive at high speed as this shortens
the electric clutch life — use only moderate engine
speed when engaging the deck drive.
2.
Engage the deck drive by pulling out on the yellow
switch, located on the instrument panel, to the
engage position. See Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2.
A squealing noise may be heard when engaging
or disengaging the deck drive. It is caused by the
electric clutch plates meshing as the mower comes
up to speed. This is normal.
3.
To disengage the deck drive, push the switch in to
the disengage position.
4.
Always operate the engine at full throttle to properly
maintain cutting speed. If the engine starts to lug
down, reduce the forward speed and allow the
engine to operate at maximum RPM.
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Section 4
- NOTE -
PULL UP TO ENGAGE
PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE
390S0138
Cutter Engage Switch
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