OPERATION
Before
Starting
*
Read the sections Safety Instructions and
Controls before starting the machine.
,
Perform the daily maintenance before
starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the
Maintenance section).
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Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel
tank.
,
Adjust the seat to the desired position.
The following conditions must be fulfilled before the
engine can be started:
,
The blade switch for engaging the mower
blades must be depressed.
,
The parking brake must be on.
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Both steering controls must be in the locked
(outer) neutral position.
Starting
the Engine
•
Sit on the seat.
•
Raise the mower deck by pushing the release
button on the top of the lifting lever. Pull the lifting
lever backward to the locked (transport) position.
•
Activate the parking brake by pushing the release
button in and pulling the lever fully upwards.
Cut height rift lever
Released parking brake
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Disengage the mower blades by depressing the blade
switch.
Blade switch
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