Starting; Grass Height Of Cut; Parking Brake - Swisher ZT2452A-CA Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Starting:

~Operator must be sitting in the seat. Control handles must be in the neutral (outward) position. PTO
must be in the disengage position (pushed down) and the parking brake must be engaged.
~Set choke (if needed), turn key and release as soon as engine starts. Adjust throttle to half and shut
choke off.
~Be sure all people are clear of the area. Set engine RPM to maximum and then engage the blades.
~Disengage the parking brake and move the handles to start mowing.
Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions:
~Do not attempt to cut wet grass
~The average lawn should be cut to 2 ½" during the cool season and to over 3" during the hot months.
For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
~As a rule , never cut more than 1/3 of the total grass blade length. Correct mowing height can reduce
weeds and lawn disease.
~For best performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. The first cut should be set
relatively high and the second set to the desired height.

Parking Brake:

~This machine is equipped with a linkage type mechanical parking brake.
~It is only a parking brake and not an emergency brake!
~The parking brakes design is such that it has replaceable wear items which should be checked at
regular intervals to observe wear.
~The wear items include the (1) cog wheel and the (2) tooth arm. These items are not included as
warranty items! These are considered normal wear items and must be maintained.
~The parking brake must be kept in proper adjustment at all times to insure proper operation.
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