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3. Push the blade control switch off.
4. With engine running, hold down the OPC levers. Pull
the blade control switch (PTO) up. The clutch should
engage and the mower blades begin rotating.
5. Release the OPC levers. The engine should kill.
6. With the engine running, move the speed control lever
forward. Release the OPC levers. The engine should
kill.
7. If all the above conditions are not met have an
Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system
immediately.
Driving Forward or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle control in the "FAST" position for best
performance.
Forward
1. To go forward, move the speed control lever to desired
speed.
2. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the
Neutral Lock on page 19.
3. Slowly release the drive levers to move forward
(Fig. 14).
To go straight, release drive levers equally (Fig. 14).
To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the side and direction
you want to turn (Fig. 14).
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Figure 14
1. Drive lever
Backward
1. To go backward, move the speed control lever to
desired speed.
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2. Speed control lever
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2. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the
Neutral Locks on page 19.
3. Slowly squeeze the drive levers back together to move
rearward (Fig. 14).
Bringing Machine to Neutral
Position
Always set the neutral lock when you stop the machine.
Chock or block wheels if it is left unattended.
1. Squeeze the drive levers back.
2. Set the neutral locks. Refer to Operating Neutral Locks
on page 19.
3. Move speed control lever to neutral position.
Stopping the Machine
1. To stop the machine, squeeze the drive levers all the
way back to engage neutral locks.
2. Move neutral locks into the neutral position. Refer to
Operating Neutral Locks on page 19.
3. Move speed control lever into neutral.
4. Turn the ignition key to "OFF" to stop the engine.
Note: Remember to remove the key from the ignition
switch if you leave the machine.
Caution
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.
Pushing the Machine by Hand
The by–pass valve also allows the machine to be pushed
by hand with the engine not running for easier servicing.
If the by–pass valve is opened to push the machine by
hand, adjustment is required for operation.
Important
Always push the machine by hand. Never
tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur.
To Push the Machine
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to "OFF" to stop the engine.
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