Operating the
Mower-Blade-Control Switch
(PTO)
The blade-control switch (PTO) is used in conjunction with
the right motion-control lever to engage and disengage the
mower blades.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
1. To engage the mower blades, move the right
motion-control lever to the center, unlocked position.
2. Pull the blade-control switch (PTO) up and release it
while holding down the right motion-control lever in
the center, unlocked position.
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
The following are 2 options for disengaging the mower blades:
•
Push the blade-control switch (PTO) down to the O
position
(Figure
10).
•
Move the motion-control levers to N
the right motion-control lever into the N
position
(Figure
11).
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Figure 10
and move
EUTRAL
EUTRAL
Operating the Throttle
The throttle control moves between F
(Figure
12).
Always use the F
blades with the blade-control switch (PTO).
FF
Operating the Choke
Use the choke to start a cold engine.
1. If the engine is cold, use the choke to start the engine.
2. Pull up the choke knob to engage the choke before
using the ignition switch
3. Push down the choke knob to disengage the choke
after the engine has started
-
LOCK
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Figure 11
and S
AST
position when engaging the mower
AST
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Figure 12
(Figure
13).
(Figure
13).
positions
LOW