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Driving Backward
Note: Always use caution when backing up and turning.
1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.
2. To go backward, look behind you and down, as you
slowly pull the motion-control levers rearward
17).
Figure 17
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both
motion-control levers
To turn, release the pressure on the motion-control
lever toward the direction you want to turn.
To stop, push the motion-control levers to neutral.
Stopping the Machine
To stop the machine, move the motion control levers to
neutral and outward to the park position, disengage the blade
control switch, move the throttle to the slow position, let the
machine idle for 1 minute, and turn the ignition key to Off.
Note: Remember to remove the key from the ignition switch.
WARNING
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the mower while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and move the
motion control levers outward to the park position
when leaving the machine unattended, even if just
for a few minutes.
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
Note: The transport position is the highest height-of-cut
position or cutting height (115 mm (4.5 inches)) as shown
in
Figure
18.
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(Figure
17).
Height-of-cut is controlled by the lever located to the right of
the operating position
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp
Rollers
Whenever you change the height-of-cut, it is recommended
to adjust the height of the anti-scalp rollers.
Note: Adjust the anti-scalp rollers so the rollers do not touch
the ground in normal, flat mowing areas.
1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the
motion control levers to the neutral lock position and
set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Adjust the anti-scalp rollers as shown in
match the closest height-of-cut position.
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(Figure
18).
Figure 18
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