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SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR RIDING MOWER
Using Throttle/Choke Control
The throttle/choke control is used to
increase or decrease the speed of
the engine.The FAST and SLOW
positions are marked with
illustrations of rabbit and turtle
respectively.
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For normal operation and when
using a grass catcher, move
the throttle/choke control to
FAST.
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For maximum charging of the battery and also for a
cooler engine while running, move the throttle/
choke control to FAST.
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For transport and to tow pull-behind attachments,
move the throttle/choke control to SLOW.
NOTE: Do not adjust the governor to increase or
decrease the engine speed. The governor is set at the
factory for maximum engine performance, and should
not be altered.
Using Parking Brake
To engage parking brake
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Completely push the brake pedal down and stop
the unit.
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With your right foot on the brake pedal, move the
shift lever to the neutral position.
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Continuing to hold down the brake pedal with your
right foot, pull up the parking brake knob. Make
sure the parking brake holds the unit.
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Release the brake pedal. Stop the engine and
remove the ignition key. Now your riding mower is
parked.
To release the parking brake
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Depress the brake pedal. The parking brake will be
automatically disengaged.
Before Starting
Filling Up Oil & Gasoline
Refer to the accompanying engine manual for details.
Battery
Ordinarily the battery is charged and ready for use; so
you will not have to charge it before starting. However,
if the battery is put into service for the first time after the
date shown on the side of the battery, you will have to
charge it for a minimum of one hour at 4-6 amps. Refer
to page 18 for instructions on charging the battery.
The battery is located under the hood assembly above
the left rear wheel. Refer to Figure 2 .
Starting Engine
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Fast
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Slow
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NOTE: If engine floods, set the choke to OPEN/RUN
position, place the throttle in FAST and crank until the
engine starts.
Operating the Riding Mower
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NOTE: Your riding mower is equipped with a blade lock
to keep the blade engaged without the operator having
to depress the blade pedal continuously. See Figure 7.
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Stopping the Riding Mower
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Attach the wire to the spark plug.
Depress the brake pedal with your right foot.
Set throttle/choke control in the CHOKE position
(all the way forward).
Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
Turn the ignition key to the START position. As
soon as the engine starts, let the key return to the
ON position.
Move throttle/choke control out of CHOKE position
and into FAST throttle position.
Depress the brake pedal so that the parking brake
is disengaged.
Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or the
REVERSE position as you desire. Look to the rear
and check before backing up.
Release the brake pedal.
Depress the drive pedal.
To stop, release the drive pedal and depress the
brake pedal.
Press the blade engagement pedal downward until
the blades are turning.The blades can be engaged
either while the mower is in motion or while it is
standing.
To engage the blade lock: While pressing down
on the blade pedal, push the blade lock down with
your heel. It should click into the "blade engaged"
position. To disengage the blade lock, simply push
down on the blade pedal and release the lock.
WARNING:
When the blades are engaged,
keep hands and feet away from the discharge
opening, the blades or any part of the deck.
Release blade engagement pedal all the way.
Release drive pedal and depress brake pedal.
When the mower comes to a complete stop, place
the shift lever in neutral.
Engage the parking brake by pulling up on the
parking brake knob.
Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key.
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