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Throttle
Lever
1
Changes the engine speed.
Fast (1) -Increases
engine speed.
Slow (2) - Decreases engine speed.
Power Take
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Off (PTO) 8witch
Power take off (PTO) switch engages and
disengages the mower blades.
Pull the power take off (PTO) switch to On
position to engage mower blades (1).
Push the power take off (PTO) switch to Off
position to disengage mower blades (2).
NOTE: The engine will not start unless the
steering control levers are in the neutral posi-
tion, the PTO switch is in the Off position and
parking brake is set.
Mower
Lift Lever
Raises and lowers the mower deck.
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To lower (1)- Move mower lift lever forward.
To raise (2) - Move mower lift lever rearward.
Release lever to hold the mower deck in
selected position.
Cylinder
Stops
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CAUTION: AVOID PINCH POINTS. Always use the
T-portion of the cylinder stop when removing or
installing the cylinder stops.
Ensure the same cutting height after raising the deck to clear
an obstacle. Store the stops on the post behind the hydraulic
lift cylinder. The stops come in two (2) sizes, 11/32 in.
(8.73 mm) and 11/16 in. (17.5 mm).
1. Remove the cylinder stops from the post and snap
onto the lift cylinder rod.
2. Push the lift lever forward until the cylinder rests
against the cylinder stops.
Fuel Shut-Off
Valve
Control fuel flow from left or right fuel tank.
Open the valve to operate the engine. Turn
the valve to Off when storing or transporting
the unit.
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Parking
Brake Lever
1. Pull lever up to engage parking brake.
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2. Push lever down to disengage parking
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brake.
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Seat Adjustments
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WARNING: Make all seat adjustments with unit
stationary, parking brake on and engine shut off.
To adjust seat forward or backward:
1. While seated, pull seat adjustment lever outward and
slide seat into desired position.
2. Release lever and slide seat forward or back to lock
seat into position.
Engine
Oil Pressure
Indicator
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ndicator lights up Red if the oil pressure is
low. Check oil level and add if necessary.
Refer to engine manual.
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Hour Meter
Records total number of hours the engine
has been run.
IMPORTANT: Keep a record of Hour Meter
readings for recommended Lubrication and
Maintenance intervals.
NOTE: For accurate readings be sure Igni-
tion Switch is OFF when unit is not in opera-
tion.
FILLING
FUEL TANK
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand
entire Safety section before proceeding.
Add fuel to Fuel Tank as needed. See your Engine Manual
for correct type and grade of fuel.
To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. Place unit in an open or well-ventilated open area.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Clean the fuel cap and the area around the fuel cap to
prevent dirt from entering the fuel tank. Remove the
cap from the fuel tank.
4. Fill the fuel tank to within 1 in. (25 mm) below bottom of
filler neck.
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