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3. Move the motion control levers to the center,
operate position.
4. Pull the PTO switch outward to engage the blades.
5. Place the throttle in the "FAST" position to begin
mowing.
Disengaging the PTO
1. Set the throttle midway between the "SLOW" and
"FAST" positions.
2. Push down on the PTO switch to disengage the
blades.
Stopping the Engine
1. Bring the unit to a full stop.
2. Move the motion control levers out to the neutral
lock position.
3. Place the throttle midway between the "SLOW"
and "FAST" positions.
4. Push down on the PTO switch to disengage the
blades.
5. Engage the parking brake.
6. Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the
"OFF" position to stop the engine.
7. Remove the key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting engine.
8. Close the fuel shut-off valve when the machine
will not be in use for a few days, when
transporting, or when the unit is parked inside
a building.
Driving the Machine
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning one
lever too much ahead of the other. Operator may
lose control of the machine, which may cause
damage to the machine or injury.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
Important: To begin movement (forward or
backward), the brake lever must be disengaged
(pushed forward) before the motion control
levers can be moved or the engine will stop.
When the motion control levers are positioned fully
outward (apart), the drive system is in the PTO
disengage position (Figure 8).
Note: The "N" LCD indicator appears when both
levers are in the neutral lock position.
When the motion control levers are moved directly
inward (together) the drive system is in the neutral
operate position.
1. Neutral lock position
(handles out)
2. Neutral operate position
(handles in)
3. Front of machine
4. Reverse
Driving Forward
1. Make sure the motion control levers are in the
neutral position.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. To move forward in a straight line, move both
levers forward with equal pressure.
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Operation
Figure 8
5. Rear reference bar
6. Front reference/Speed
control bar
7. Forward
8. Front reference bar
adjustment hole
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