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Operating the Blades
The blade control switch, represented by a power
take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages
power to the mower blades. This switch controls
power to any attachments that draw power from the
engine, including the mower deck and cutting blades.
Engaging the Blades
Important:
Do not engage the blades when
parked in tall grass. Belt or clutch damage can
occur.
Note:
Always engage the blades with the throttle in
the Fast position.
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Disengaging the Blades
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1. Power take-off (PTO) switch
Stopping the Engine
1.
Disengage the blades by pushing the
blade-control switch to Off
2.
Move the throttle lever to the Fast position.
3.
Turn the ignition key to Off and remove the key.
Driving the Machine
This machine has the characteristics of both a garden
tractor and a zero-turn machine. Like a garden
tractor, the machine has a foot pedal that controls the
forward and reverse motion along with the speed,
and it has a steering wheel that controls the direction
and the turning radius. Like a zero-turn machine,
the rear drive wheels operate independently of each
other, enabling you to make sharp turns and to turn
in different directions quickly. These characteristics
vastly improve the maneuverability of the machine,
but they may also require you to practice driving if you
are unfamiliar with this type of machine.
WARNING
The machine can spin very rapidly. The
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operator may lose control of the machine
and cause personal injury or damage to the
machine.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making
sharp turns.
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Placing
the throttle control in the Fast position can be best for
performance. For most applications, operating in the
full-throttle position is desirable.
Driving Forward or Backward
1.
Move the throttle to the fast position.
2.
Release the parking brake. Refer to
the Parking Brake (SmartPark
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3.
Place your foot onto the traction-control pedal
and slowly press the top of the pedal to go
forward, or press on the bottom of the pedal to
move backward
Note:
The farther you move the pedal in either
direction, the faster the machine will move in
that direction.
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