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Pushing the Machine by Hand
Important: Always push the machine by hand. Do not
tow the machine, because damage may occur.
This machine has an electric-brake mechanism, and to push
the machine, the ignition key must be in the
The battery needs to be charged and functioning for the
electric brake to be disengaged.
Pushing the Machine
1. Park the machine on a level surface, and disengage the
blade-control switch.
2. Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Locate the bypass levers on the frame on both sides of
the engine.
4. Move the bypass levers forward through the key hole
and down to lock them in place
Note: Do this for each lever.
5. Turn the ignition key on and disengage the parking
brake.
Note: Do not start the machine.
Figure 30
1. Bypass-lever locations
2. Lever position for
operating the machine
6. When finished, ensure that the key has been returned to
the
position to avoid draining the battery charge.
STOP
Note: If the machine fails to move, the electric brake may
still be engaged. You can release the electric brake manually if
necessary; refer to
Releasing the Electric Brake (page
position.
RUN
(Figure
30).
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3. Lever position for pushing
the machine
40).
Operating the Machine
Move the bypass levers rearward through the keyhole and
down to lock them in place as shown in
Note: Do this for each lever.
Transporting the Machine
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes,
lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read
all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without
turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a
slow-moving-vehicle emblem is dangerous and can
lead to accidents, causing personal injury.
Do not drive the machine on a public street or
roadway.
1. If you are using a trailer, connect it to the towing
vehicle and connect the safety chains.
2. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
3. Load the machine onto the trailer or truck.
4. Shut off the engine, remove the key, set the brake, and
close the fuel valve.
5. Tie down the machine near the front caster wheels and
the rear bumper
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Figure
30.
(Figure
31).
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