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HOW TO USE
THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL
Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade (Figure 7).
1.
Before you start the engine, make sure the blade rotation con-
trol is in the DISENGAGE position.
2.
To rotate the blade, move the blade rotation control forward
to lock the blade in the ENGAGE position.
Note: If the engine stops when you engage the blade(s),
the transmission is in reverse.
3.
To stop the blade, move the blade rotation control to the DIS-
ENGAGE position. Before you leave the operator's position,
make sure the blade has stopped rotating.
4.
Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road, move the
blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.
5.
Before operating in reverse, move the blade rotation control to
the DISENGAGED position. If the blade rotation control is not
in the DISENGAGED position, the engine will stop when the
speed control pedal/shift lever is moved to REVERSE position.
WARNING: Always keep your hands and feet away
from the blade, deflector opening, and the mower
housing when the engine runs.
HOW TO CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT
To change the cutting height, raise or lower the lift lever as follows.
1.
Move the lift lever forward to lower the mower housing and
back to raise the mower housing (Figure 8).
2.
When you ride on a sidewalk or road, move the lift lever to the
highest position and move the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position.
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OPERATION
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Disengage
Position
Blade Rotation Control
Lift Lever
Engage Position
Figure 7
Figure 8
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