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HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL
Use the throttle control to increase or decrease the speed of the
engine.
1.
The FAST position is marked with a detent. For normal opera-
tion and when using a grass bagger, move the throttle control
to the FAST position. For maximum charging of the battery and
also for a cooler running engine, always operate the engine in
the FAST position.
2.
The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum perform-
ance. Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the
engine.
HOW TO USE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
Note: If the engine stops when you engage the blade(s), the
seat switch is not activated. Make sure you sit in the middle of
the seat. Also, make sure the wire is connected to the seat
switch.
The attachment clutch is next to the steering wheel (Figure 7). Use
the attachment clutch to engage the blade(s).
1.
Before you start the engine, make sure the attachment clutch
is in the DISENGAGE position.
2.
Move the attachment clutch to the ENGAGE position to ro-
tate the blade(s).
HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER
To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow the
steps below.
CAUTION: Before you move the shift lever, completely push
the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the unit. If the unit is not
stopped, the gearbox can be damaged.
1.
Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward to stop the
unit. Keep your foot on the pedal.
2.
Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW position.
3.
To move the shift lever to neutral (N) from a forward gear, pull
the shift lever back and then move to the right (Figure 8).
4.
To move the shift lever to a forward gear from neutral (N), pull
the shift lever to the left and then push the shift lever forward.
5.
SLOWLY release the clutch/brake pedal. Do not keep your foot
on the pedal.
Shift Lever
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OPERATION
3.
Move the attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position to
stop the blade(s). Before you leave the operator's position,
make sure the blade(s) has stopped rotating.
4.
Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road, move the
attachment clutch to the DISENGAGE position.
WARNING: Always keep your hands and feet away
from the blade, deflector opening, and the mower
housing when the engine runs.
Attachment Clutch
Engage Position
Disengage Position
6.
Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
7.
To move the shift lever to reverse, stop the unit. Move the shift
lever back to reverse (R).
NOTE: Belt noise can occur when the clutch is engaged. This
noise is normal and does not affect the operation of the unit.
Trimming
Bagging Grass
Mulching Grass
Normal Mowing
Easy Mowing
Transport
Pull Behind
Attachments
Figure 8
12
SHIFT LEVER
FUNCTION
5 Speeds
1
1 or 2
1 or 2
2 or 3
3 or 4
5
2 or 3
Figure 7
THROTTLE
FAST
FAST
FAST
SLOW
SLOW
THROTTLE
SLOW – FAST
THROTTLE
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