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To stop, release the speed control pedal and
depress the brake pedal.
Press the blade engagement pedal downward
until the blades are turning.The blades can be
engaged either while the mower is in motion or
while it is standing.
Your rider mower is equipped with a blade lock to
keep the blade engaged without the operator having
to depress the blade pedal continuously.
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To engage the blade lock: While pressing
down on the blade pedal, push the blade lock
down with your heel. It should click into the
"blade engaged" position. To disengage the
blade lock, simply push clown on the blade
pedal and release the lock.
WARNING: When the blades are engaged,
keep feet and hands away from the
discharge opening, the blades or any part
of the deck.
Stopping
Mower
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Release blade engagement pedal all the way.
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Release the speed control pedal and depress
the brake pedal.
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When the mower comes to a complete stop,
place the shift lever in neutral.
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Engage the parking brake by pulling up on the
parking brake knob.
Turn the ignition key to OFF position and
remove the key.
NOTE: Do not leave the key in the ON position when
you are not operating the mower. Such action will
drain the battery dead.
Grass Fill Level Indicator
This indicator was designed to add convenience to
your riding mower. While the mower is running, air will
flow through the discharge chute and into the grass
catcher. If the grass catcher is empty, air flows
through easily pushing the ball up. If the grass
catcher is full, air does not flow through it allowing the
ball to fall. So if you see the white ball in the
grasscatcher fill level indicator falling down, you
should stop the mower and empty the bag.
To Empty Grasscatcher
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Stop the mower completely, pull up on the
parking brake knob and take the ignition key
out. Get off the operator's seat.
Pivot the cover up. Pull up the grasscatcher
bag by the handle and take it to the proper
disposal site. See Figure 17.
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Hold the bag away from your body. Push
down on the bag lever and let the bottom
section of the bag fall downwards.
The grass
clippings will be disposed of from the
bottom.See
Figure 17.
Tap the bag on the ground so that the three
legs of the bag press against the ground. The
bag lever should snap close while you push the
bag downwards.
Replace the bag on to the mower making sure
the bag is placed on the flange on top of the
discharge chute. Pivot the cover down.
Graaacatcher
Cover
Bag
/
Handle
Figure 17
Using The Mower
Observe the safety rules listed on pages 3-5 and t 3 of
this manual for safe operation of your mower.
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Before mowing, make sure that the cuttingdeck is
leveled. For deck adjustment, refer to page 20.
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You can engage the blade by pressing on the
blade engagement pedal with your left foot
while sitting on the operator's seat.
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When mowing an area for the first time, watch
out for objects lying on the grass. If you strike a
foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire
from spark plug and thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage. Repair the damage
before operating it again.
Avoid scalping the lawn by adjusting the cutting
height upwards and/or sharpening the blades.
Mow at full throttle. Learn the terrain on which
you are mowing. For best mowing results, mow
only when the grass is dry.
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