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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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Perform daily maintenance
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Check fuel level
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Open Fuel valve
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Adjust seat
RAISE THE ROLLOVER PROTECTION
STRUCTURE (ROPS)
IMPORTANT: The roll bar is an integral and
effective safety device. Keep the roll bar in
the raised and locked position when
operating the mower. Lower the roll bar
temporarily only when absolutely necessary.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Move both control levers to the neutral
position.
2. Pull the parking brake lever rearward to
engage the parking brake.
3. Push in (down) on the PTO switch to the
"disengage" position.
4. Place the throttle midway between the
"SLOW" and "FAST" positions.
5. On a cold engine, pull the choke lever up
into the "ON" position.
On a warm engine, leave the choke in the
"OFF" position.
6. Turn ignition switch to the "START" position.
Release the switch as soon as the engine
starts.
IMPORTANT: Do Not crank the engine
continuously for more than ten seconds
at a time. If the engine does not start,
allow a 60 second cool-down period
between starting attempts. Failure to
follow these guidelines can burn out the
starter motor.
7. If the choke is in the "ON" position,
gradually return choke to the "OFF"
position as the engine warms up.
BLADE ENGAGEMENT
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck
are dangerous. Blade contact can cause
serious injury or death.
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower
or mower deck when the blades are
engaged.
DANGER
An uncovered discharge opening will allow
objects to be thrown in an operator's or
bystander's direction. Also, contact with
the blade could occur. Thrown objects or
blade contact can cause serious injury or
death.
Never operate the mower with the discharge
deflector raised, removed, or altered unless
there is a grass collection system or mulch
kit in place and working properly.
The PTO switch engages the cutting blades.
Be sure all persons are clear of mower deck
and discharge area before engaging the PTO.
1. Set throttle to an intermediate position
between slow and fast.
2. Pull up on the blade control switch (PTO).
The clutch should engage, and the mower
blades begin rotating.
3. If engage PTO stalls engine, try partially
choking the engine. When PTO is engaged
return choke to OPEN.
4. Place the throttle in the "FAST" position to
begin mowing.
5. Disengage park brake before operating
machine.
DISENGAGING THE BLADES
1. Set the throttle midway between the "SLOW"
and "FAST" positions.
2. Push down on the PTO switch to disengage
the blades.
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