Product Overview
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1. Side discharge chute
2. Mower deck
3. Engine
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Figure 13)
before you start the engine and operate the
machine.
4. Gas tank
5. Controls
6. Front caster wheel
Figure 13
1. Gear shift lever
2. Power take off switch (PTO) 8. Upper control bar
3. Choke control
4. Lower handle
5. Lower control bar
6. Parking brake
lever-released position
Throttle Control
The throttle control has two positions: Fast and
Slow.
Choke
Use the choke to start a cold engine.
Blade Control Bail
The bail is used in conjunction with the blade
control switch (PTO) to engage the clutch to drive
the mower blade. Release the mower control bail
to disengage the mower blade.
Blade Control Switch (PTO)
This pull switch is used in conjunction with the
blade control bail to engage the clutch to drive the
mower blade.
Gear Shift Lever
The transmission has five forward speeds, neutral
and reverse, and has an in-line shift pattern.
Important: Do not shift while unit is
moving, as transmission damage may occur.
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7. Blade control bail
9. Upper handle
10. Throttle control
11. Ignition switch
12. Fuel shut off valve