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A blade can be bent or damaged when driving
up a curb. Pieces of blade that may be thrown
could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders.
Do not run blades while driving up a curb
forward or backward.
Driving Forward Up a Curb
1. Disengage the mower blades.
2. Select first gear to drive the machine.
3. Drive machine until the castor wheels contact curb
(Figure 19).
4. Lift the front of the machine by pushing down on
the lower handle (Figure 19).
5. Drive the machine until drive wheels contact the
curb (Figure 19).
6. Lower the front of the machine (Figure 19).
Note: Both drive wheels should contact the curb
and caster wheels straight.
7. At the same time engage the lower control bar and
lift up on the lower handle to drive over the curb
(Figure 18 and Figure 19).
Note: Lifting up on the lower handle will assist
driving the machine up a curb and not spin the
drive wheels.
Figure 19
1. Lower Control Bar
engaged and mower
in reverse.
2. Pull up to assist machine
3. Lower Control Bar
engaged and mower
going forward.
Driving Backward Up a Curb
1. Disengage the mower blades.
2. Select reverse to drive machine.
3. Drive the machine until drive wheels contact curb
(Figure 19).
Note: Both drive wheels should contact the curb
and caster wheels straight.
4. At the same time engage lower control bar and lift
up on the lower handle (Figure 18 and Figure 19).
Note: Lifting up on the lower handle will assist
driving the machine up a curb and not spin the
drive wheels.
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, pull back on the upper control
bar, release the blade control bail, and turn the ignition
key to off. Also set the parking brake if you leave the
machine unattended; refer to Setting the Parking Brake
in Operation , page 16. Remember to remove the key
from the ignition switch.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Transporting Machines
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all
necessary 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.
To transport the machine:
1. Stop the engine, remove the key, lock the brake,
close the fuel valve and block the wheels.
2. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck
with straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
3. If using a trailer, secure the trailer to the towing
vehicle and secure it with safety chains.
4. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
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