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Section 2: Operating Procedures
Choke
Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 13:
A cable is linked from engine to choke knob for choking
the engine during starting. When choke control knob is
down, the choke is (OFF) (engine running position).
When control knob is pulled up, the choke is (ON)
(engine starting position). Shut choke (OFF) soon after
engine has started.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate mower with the
choke pulled up or on. (engine starting position).
Blade Engagement Switch
Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 13:
The blade engagement switch engages the deck blades.
Pull switch up to engage blades (ON) and push switch
down to disengage blades (OFF).
IMPORTANT: Never engage blades with engine
running at high rpm or when deck is under load.
Clutch, belts or deck could be damaged.
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Refer to Figure 2-3:
Located in front of the seat platform is the Left/Right Fuel
Tank Valve. It controls which fuel tank is in use. The
valve lever must be over one of the two arrows to supply
fuel to the engine. Arrows point to the fuel tank being
used. Switch valve from one tank to the other when tank
in use is about out of fuel. The mower does not have to
be turned off to make the switch. See "Fuel System" on
page 38 for more information.
Center Position "O" as Shown is OFF
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Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Figure 2-3
Park Brake
Refer to Figure 2-4 & Figure 2-5:
The park brake lever is linked to the wheel motors with
two cables running from the lever to the motors. The rear
wheels are kept from turning when the lever is pulled up
and back to (ON). Push the lever forward and down to
take the park brake (OFF).
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Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Mower engine will stop running if the park brake is set to
(ON) before spreading both control levers (OUT) or if one
or both control levers are moved (IN) before moving the
park brake to (OFF).
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IMPORTANT:
See "Park Brake Adjustment" on page 29 if the park
brake does not hold the mower on an incline or if the
park brake lever pulls hard (15 lbs. or more) when
setting the park brake (ON). Park brake lever should
pull easily with only a small amount of resistance or
the wheel motors can be damaged.
Both Control Levers Should Be Spread Fully (OUT)
Before Park Brake Is Engaged (ON).
Control Levers Fully OUT (in Park Position)
Figure 2-4
Control Levers (IN)
Neutral Operating Position
Neutral Slot
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Control Levers Fully IN (In Neutral Position)
Figure 2-5
Land Pride
Park Brake (ON)
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Park Brake (OFF)
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