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Controls & Operation
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Note: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR
indicate that position on the mower when facing
forward in the operator's position.
Note: This Operator's Manual covers several models.
Mower features may vary by model. Not all features
in this manual are applicable to all mower models
and the mower depicted may differ from yours.
Key Switch (A)
The key switch is located on the console to
the rear of the hour meter. The key switch has
three positions on electric start models and two
positions on recoil start models.
OFF/STOP — The engine and electrical
system are turned off/stopped.
ON — On recoil starter models, the mower
electrical system is energized and the engine
can be started using the recoil starter. On
electrical starter models, the mower's electrical
system is energized and the engine is running.
START (electric start models only)— The
starter motor will turn over the engine.
Release the key immediately when the
engine starts.
Note: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery
discharge, remove the power key from the key
switch when the mower is not in use.
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A
Choke Knob (B)
The choke knob is located on the control panel
below the throttle control lever and to the left of
the PTO knob. The choke is engaged by pulling
upward on the choke knob. Engaging the choke
closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids
in starting the engine. To disengage the choke,
push the choke control knob down fully.
Throttle Control Lever (C)
The throttle control is located on the middle of
the control panel and is used to control engine
speed. Moving the throttle control upward/
forward will increase the engine speed from
slow to fast.
PTO (Power Take-Off) Knob (D)
The PTO knob is located on the center, bottom of
the control panel and is used to engage the mowing
deck. To operate, lift the PTO knob up fully. To stop
the blades, push the PTO knob down fully.
Steering Levers (E)
The steering levers are located under the left and
right handles. When the levers are released, the
mower will move ahead in a straight line if the
engine is running and the transmission is engaged
in a forward gear. Steering is accomplished by
squeezing the steering/brake lever on the side to
which the turn is to be made. A slight lever squeeze
will provide a gentle turn. Squeezing the lever
more will provide a sharper turn and continued
lever squeezing will apply the brake providing a
pivot turn. The middle detent position of the levers
is neutral (N), pulling the lever past this detent
position will cause the wheel on that side of the
mower to move in reverse. Pulling both levers
H
completely against the handle will move the mower
in reverse.
Neutral Latch Levers (F)
Pivoted inside each handle, there is a neutral latch
lever which works with each of the steering levers.
When either of the steering levers is squeezed and
its neutral latch lever pushed forward and engaged
in the neutral lock position, the wheel on that side
of the unit will stop moving. When both steering
levers are squeezed and both neutral latch levers
pushed forward and engaged in the neutral lock
position, the unit will stop moving.
Operator Presence Levers (G)
The operator presence levers are located above
the right and left handles. At least one of these
operator presence levers must be held down on
the handles in order to engage the shift lever or
PTO. Releasing the operator presence levers with
either the shift lever in gear (out of neutral) or PTO
engaged will shut off the engine.
Important: One or both operator presence levers
must be depressed when in gear or mowing.
Parking Brake Lever (H)
The parking brake lever is located on the
left of the front panel of the mower, and
when pulled upward, engages the parking
brake. Do not engage the parking brake
while moving.
Note: If the speed control lever is not fully
in the neutral position when engaging the
parking brake, the engine will stop.
Speed Control Lever (I)
The speed control lever is located in the
center of the control panel between the
S L O W
throttle control lever and the hour meter. It
is used to control the speed of the mower
independent of the engine speed. Moving
the lever forward increases the speed of the
mower. The range of speed is from neutral
(N) to six (6) which is the fastest speed.
Important: In order to start the engine the
lever must be pulled back to the neutral (N)
position.
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6 6 6
5 5 5
4 4 4
3 3 3
2 2 2
1 1 1
N N N
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