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Testing the Safety Interlock System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Test the safety interlock system before you use the
machine each time. If the safety system does not
operate as described, have an Authorized Service
Dealer repair the safety system immediately.
1. Set the parking brakes, move the shift lever into the
Neutral position, disengage the blade control (PTO)
lever and place the throttle forward.
2. Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine.
3. Without holding the Operator Presence Control
(OPC) levers, engage the blade control (PTO) lever.
The engine should stop.
4. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever.
5. With the engine running, hold down the OPC
levers and engage the blade control (PTO) lever.
The drive belt should engage and the mower blades
begin rotating.
6. Release the OPC levers. The engine should stop.
7. With the engine running, move the shift lever into
gear and release the OPC levers. The engine should
stop.
8. With the engine running, turn the ignition key to
the off position. The engine should stop.
9. If all the above conditions are not met, have an
Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system
immediately.
Driving Forward or Backward
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in RPM (revolutions per minute). Place the
throttle control in the fast position for best mowing
performance.
Driving Forward
1. Ensure that the parking brakes are engaged.
2. Move the shift lever into a forward gear.
3. Squeeze the OPC levers against the handles.
4. Release the parking brakes; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brakes and Neutral Locks.
5. Slowly release the drive levers.
Note: To go straight, release the drive levers
equally. To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the same
side as the direction you want to turn.
Driving Backward
1. Ensure that the parking brakes are engaged.
2. Squeeze the OPC levers against the handles.
3. Move the shift lever into the reverse gear.
4. Release the parking brakes; refer to Releasing the
Parking Brakes and Neutral Locks.
5. Slowly release the drive levers.
Note: You must pull the mower backward to assist
its rearward movement.
Stopping the Mower
1. Squeeze the drive levers all the way back to engage
the brakes.
2. Set the parking brakes. Refer to Setting the Parking
Brakes.
3. Shift transmission into the Neutral position.
4. Move the throttle to the Stop position, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while
it is unattended.
Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Transporting Machines
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all
necessary lighting and marking as required by law.
Please carefully read all the safety instructions.
Knowing this information could help you, your family,
pets or bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
• Stop the engine, remove the key, set the brake, and
close the fuel valve.
• Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck
with straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
• Secure a trailer to the towing vehicle with safety
chains.
Side Discharging or Mulching
the Grass
This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
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