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OPERATION
HOW
TO USE THE SHIFT
LEVER
To change the forward speed or the direction of the unit, follow the
steps below:
t.
Fully apply the clutch/brake pedal.
WARNING: Before you move the shift lever ir_or
out of NEUTRAL or REVERSE, fully apply the
clutch/brake pedal.
2,
3.
4_
5.
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Move the shift lever to FIRST or to REVERSE.
Slowly release the clutch!brake pedal, Do not ride with your
foot on the c[utchibrake pedal,
While the unit moves forward, you can select any forward
speed, Just move the shift lever to the next faster or next
slower speed. You do not have to use the clutch/brake
pedal.
The shift lever positionsfor operation of your unit are shown
in the chart below.
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Light mowing
3or4
5or6
7or8
Transpo_
Pull Behind
3or4
Attachments
THROTTLE
==z
m
m
m
m
FAST
m
SLOW-FAST
HOW
TO STOP THE UNIT
1.
Push the pedal completely forward to stop the unit, Keep
your foot on the pedal.
2.
Move the blade engagement control to the DISENGAGE
position.
3.
Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
4,
Set the perking brake.
WARNING:
Make sure the parking brake will
hold the unit.
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Shift
Lever
5.
Move the throttle control to the SLOW position.
6.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
Remove the key.
HOW
TO START
THE ENGINE
WARNING:
The
electrical
system
has an
operator presence system that includes a sensor
switch mounted in the seat, These components
tell the electrical system ifthe operator is sitting
on the seat, For your protection, always make
sure this system operates correctly, This system
will stop the engine when the operator leaves
the seat if the blade engagement
control is
engaged,
1.
Check the oil.
2.
Fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded gasoline. Make sure
the gasoline is clean. Leaded gasoline will increase deposits
and shorten the life of the valves.
NOTE: Do not use gasbhol or methanol.
Do not use
premium unleaded gasoline.
WARNING:
Always
use a safety
gasoline
container, Do not smoke when adding gasoline
to the fuel tank, When inside an enclosure, do
not add gasoline. Before you add gasoline, stop
the engine and let the engine coot for several
minutes,
3.
Sit in the seat. Push the clutch/_orake pedal completely for-
ward. Keep your foot on the pedal.
4,
Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position.
5.
Make sure the blade engagement
control is in the DIS-
ENGAGE position.
6.
Move the throttle control to the CHOKE position.
7,
Turn the ignition key to the START position. Release the key
when the engine starts.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after four or five tries,
move the throttle control to the FAST position. Again try
to start the engine, if the engine w!!! not start, see the
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART,
8,
Slowly move the throttle control to the SLOW position,
9.
Let a cold engine run for several minutes. Begin work when
the engine is warm. To start a hot engine, move the throttle
control to a position between FAST and SLOW.
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