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Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 11) 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.
Gear shift lever – Transmission has five forward speeds,
neutral and reverse, and has an in-line shift pattern. Do
not shift while unit is moving, as transmission damage
may occur.
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 and Parking brake locks – Squeeze drive
levers back and move locks to the rear for neutral lock.
Squeeze drive levers back and move locks to the front for
parking brake 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.
Figure 11
1. Throttle control
2. Operator Presence
Control levers (OPC)
3. Blade control switch
(PTO)
4. Gear shift lever
Parking Brake and Neutral
Lock
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine
or leave it unattended.
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Squeeze the drive levers back.
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of of locks and move
them ahead (Fig. 12).
3. Release the drive levers.
Releasing the Parking Brake
1. Squeeze the drive levers back.
2. Place thumbs on the upper part of of locks and move
them back until in forward speed slot (Fig. 12).
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5. Drive levers
6. Neutral lock and Parking
brake locks
7. Ignition switch
8. Handle
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