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OPERATION
HOW TO OPERATE
WITH
THE MOWER
HOUSING
, WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do
not remove the deflector. The deflector forces
the discharged material toward
the ground.
Always keep the deflector in the down position.
If the deflector is damaged,
replace it with a
factory replacement part.
1.
Start the engine.
2.
Move the lift lever to a height of cut position, in high or thick
grass, cut the grass in the high position first and then lower
the lift lever to a lower position,
3.
Move the throttle control to the SLOW position.
4,
Move the blade engagement control to the ENGAGE position.
5.
Push the clutch/brake pedal completely forward.
6.
Move the shift lever to the first speed setting.
IMPORTANT:
When you mow in heavy grass or mow
with a bagger, put the shift lever in the slowest speed.
7,
Slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
8.
Move the throttle control to the FAST position, if you need to
go faster or slower, move the shift lever to another speed
setting.
HOW
TO OPERATE
THE UNIT ON HILLS
WARNING;
Do not ride up or down slopes that
are too steep to back straight up. Never ride the
unit across a slope, See the "Slope Guide" inthe
back of this book for information
on how to
check slopes.
1.
Before you ride up or down a hill, move the shift lever to the
slowest speed,
2.
Do not stop or change speed settings on a hill. If you must
stop, quickly push the clutch/brake pedal forward and set the
parking brake.
3.
To start again, make sure the shift fever isthe slowest speed.
Move the throttle control to the SLOW position. Slowly
release the pedal,
4.
if you must stop or start on a hilt, always have enough space
for the unit to roll when you release the brake and engage
the clutch.
5.
Bevery careful when you change directions on a hill. To help
prevent an accident, move the throttle control to the slow
position on a slope and in a turn,
WARNING: For better control of the unit, always
select a safe speed,
MAINTENANCE
Use the following maintenance section to keep your unit in good
operating condition,
WARNING:
Before you make an inspection,
adjustment (except carburetor), or repair, dis-
connect the wire from the spark plug.
HOW
TO REMOVE
THE SIDE PANEL
To help service and clean the engine or the transmission, the rear
side panels can be easily removed.
t,
Remove the large screws that hold the' front of the side
panel.
2.
Slide the side panel back app,__.ximately one inch, Remove
the side panel,
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