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2. Place your thumbs on the upper part of the locks and
move them rearward until they are in the Drive position
(Fig. 17).
Setting the Neutral Locks
1. Squeeze the drive levers back (Fig. 17).
2. Place your thumbs on the upper part of the locks and
move them rearward into the Neutral Lock position
(Fig. 17).
Releasing the Neutral Locks
1. Squeeze the drive levers back.
2. Place your thumbs on the upper part of the locks and
move them forward until they are in the Drive position
(Fig. 17).
Starting the Engine
1. Connect the wires to the spark plugs.
2. Open the fuel valve.
3. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and move the
shift lever to the Neutral position.
4. Set the parking brakes.
5. Turn the ignition key to the Run position.
6. Move the throttle control midway between the Fast and
Slow positions before starting a cold engine.
Note: A warm or hot engine usually does not require
any choking. To start a warm engine, move the throttle
control to the Fast position.
7. Pull the choke knob.
8. Grasp the recoil starter handle firmly and pull it out
until positive engagement results; then pull the handle
vigorously to start the engine. Allow the rope to recoil
slowly.
Important
Do not pull the recoil rope to its limit or
release the starter handle when you pull out the rope
because the rope may break or the recoil assembly may be
damaged.
9. If the engine is cold, allow it to warm up and then move
the throttle control to the Fast position.
Stopping the Engine
Important
In an emergency, you can stop the engine
immediately by turning the ignition key to the Off position.
1. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position (Fig. 16).
Note: If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it
idle for a minute before stopping it to help cool it.
2. Turn the ignition key to the Off position.
3. Set the parking brakes.
4. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug to prevent
someone from accidentally starting the machine while
transporting or storing it.
5. Close the fuel shut-off valve before transporting or
storing the machine.
Important
Close the fuel shut-off valve before
transporting or the storing the machine to prevent fuel
leakage.
Operating the Blade Control
(PTO) Lever
The blade control (PTO) lever engages and disengages the
power to the mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Squeeze the operator presence control (OPC) levers
against the handles (Fig. 16).
2. Push the blade control (PTO) lever firmly forward until
it latches over the center (Fig. 16).
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
Pull the blade control (PTO) lever fully rearward (Fig. 16).
Understanding the Safety
Interlock System
Caution
If safety interlock switches are disconnected or
damaged, the machine could operate unexpectedly,
causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock switches
daily and replace any damaged switches before
operating the machine.
Understanding the Safety Interlock
System
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the
mower from starting unless:
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