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Important: Do not pull recoil rope to its limit
or let go of the starter handle when rope is
pulled out because rope may break or recoil
assembly may be damaged.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the slow position
(Figure 8).
2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning
the ignition key to off.
3. Turn the ignition key to off (Figure 8).
1. Throttle lever
4. Set the parking brake and remove key.
5. Pull the wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility
of accidental starting before storing machine.
6. Close the fuel shut off valve before storing machine.
Important: Make sure the fuel shut off valve is
closed before transporting or storing machine,
as fuel leakage may occur.
Operating the Mower Power
Take Off (PTO)
The power take off switch (PTO) in conjunction with
the blade control bail engages and disengages power to
the electric clutch and mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. Release the upper control bar to stop the machine
(Figure 9).
2. To engage the blades, squeeze blade control bail
against the upper control bar (Figure 9).
Figure 8
2. Ignition key
3. Pull the power take off switch (PTO) up and
release. Hold the blade control bail against the
upper control bar while operating.
4. Repeat the procedure to engage the mower blades if
the blade control bail is released.
1. Upper control bar
2. Blade control bail
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
Release the blade control bail to disengage the blades
(Figure 9).
The Safety Interlock System
CAUTION
If the 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 blades from rotating unless:
• The control bail is pressed against the upper control
bar.
• The power take off switch (PTO) is pulled on.
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Figure 9
3. Power take off switch
(PTO)
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