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Section 4
4.
Gradually return choke control to OFF position after engine
starts and warms up. Allow engine to warm before operating the
mower.
4.5 GROUND TRAVEL
- IMPORTANT -
If you are not familiar with the operation of a
machine with a variable speed transmission, the
ground speed operation should be learned and
practiced in an open area, away from buildings,
fences, or obstructions.
Learn the operation on flat ground before operating
on slopes.
Start practicing with a slow engine speed and slow
forward travel.
Learn to feather the drive control bar to obtain a
smooth operating action.
Practice operating the mower until you are
comfortable with the controls before proceeding
to mow.
FORWARD TRAVEL
FAST
2
SLOW
Figure 4-3. Travel Controls
1.
Select the desired speed using the spreed control lever.
2.
Pull upward on the drive control bar.
3.
Forward travel.
To travel forward with the mower, slowly pull upward on the drive control
bar. The further the drive control bar is pulled upward the greater the
forward speed will be. To decrease the speed, slowly release the drive
control bar.
To stop the forward travel, release the drive control bar allowing it to
return back to the neutral position.
Smooth operation of the drive control bar will
produce smooth mower operation. While learning
the operation of the mower, keep the travel speed
low.
Disengage power to the mower before backing up.
Do not mow when backing up unless absolutely
necessary and then only after observation of the
entire area behind the mower.
Before backing up, observe the rear for persons
and obstructions. Clear the area before backing
up. Possible injury or property damage could
occur.
4.6 ENGAGING THE CUTTER BLADES
1.
Set the throttle at about 3/4 speed. Do not attempt to engage
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the deck drive at high speed as this shortens the belt life — use
only moderate engine speed when engaging the cutter blades.
2.
Push and hold the blade control lock lever forward to release the
blade control bar. See Figure 4-4.
3.
Quickly pull the blade control bar to the handle and release the
blade control lock lever. The cutter blade should engage.
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CAUTION
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