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Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 12) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
Throttle control – The throttle control has three
positions: CHOKE, FAST and SLOW.
Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers – OPC levers
are used in conjunction with deck engagement switch
(PTO) to release blade brake and engage clutch to drive
mower blades. Release OPC levers to disengage mower
blades.
Blade control switch (PTO) – Pull switch used in
conjunction with OPC levers to release blade brake and
engage clutch to drive mower blades.
Speed control lever – This machine has a variable speed
control with a neutral position. This controls how fast the
machine will travel.
Drive levers – Shift to desired gear and release drive
levers to engage forward traction operation and squeeze to
reverse. Squeeze right side of drive lever to turn right and
left side to turn left.
Neutral lock – Squeeze drive levers back and move locks
to the rear for neutral lock.
Ignition Switch – Key switch is used in conjunction with
recoil starter. Switch has two positions: RUN and OFF.
Recoil Starter – Pull recoil starter handle to start engine.
Fuel Shut–off Valve – (Under fuel tank) Close fuel
shut–off valve when transporting or storing mower.
Hour Meter – Shows total hours that machine has been
operated. This operates only when the mower blades are
operating.
The hour meter will flash 3 hours before and after a
service interval.
The service intervals are set for the first 8 hours, every
100 hours there after and every 400 hours.
Perform any recommended maintenance at these intervals.
Refer to Recommended Maintenance Schedule on
page 25.
Note: Make sure maintenance is done at all recommended
intervals shown in the Recommended Maintenance
Schedule on page 25.
Figure 12
1. Throttle control
2. Operator Presence
Control levers (OPC)
3. Blade control switch
(PTO)
4. Drive lever
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting
Note: Engine can not be started with recoil unless the
battery is installed and has sufficient charge to allow fuel
to carburetor.
1. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on spark
plug(s) and fuel valve is open.
2. Move the throttle control to "CHOKE" position before
starting a cold engine (Fig. 13).
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require choking.
After engine starts, move choke control to "RUN"
position.
3. Turn ignition key "START" to energize starter. When
engines starts, release key (Fig. 13).
Important
Do not engage starter for more than 5
seconds at a time. If engine fails to start allow 15 second
cool-down period between attempts. Failure to follow
these instructions can burn out starter motor.
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5. Neutral lock
6. Ignition switch
7. Handle
8. Speed control lever
9. Hour meter
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