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OPERATION
HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING
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1,
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WARNING: The deflector is • safety device, Do not re-
move the deflector,
The deflector forces the dis-
charged material toward the ground. Always keep the
deflector in the down position. If the deflector is dam-
aged, replace the deflector with an original equipment
part from an authorized
service center.
Start the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Move the lift lever to a height of cut position. In high or thick
grass, cut the grass in the highest position first and then lower
the mower housing to a lower position.
CAUTION:
Do not operate with the mower housing in the
LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
position.
If you
operate
in the
LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
position, the mower housing and
blades can be damaged.
4.
Move the throttle control to the SLOW position.
5.
Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position.
6.
Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
7.
Slowly push the speed control pedal to the desired speed.
8,
NOTE: When you mow in heavy grass or mow with a grass
bagger, use a slow forward speed.
Make surethe level ofcutset at the factory is stillcorrect. A fter
you mowa short distance,lookat the area thatwas cut. Ifthe
mowerhousing does notcutlevel,see theinstructions o n=How
To Level The MowerHousing" in the Maintenancesection.
A
ARNING:
For better control of the unit, always
select a safe speed.
HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS
A
ARNING: Do not ride up or down slopes that are too
2.
steep to back straight up. Never ride the unit across
a slope. See the "Slope Guide" In the back of this
3.
book for information on how to check slopes.
HOW TO OPERATE ON A HiLL
1.
Control the speed only with the speed control pedal. Do not use
the brake pedal on a hill.
2.
To help prevent an accident, slowly move the speed control
pedal. Avoid sudden turns or changes in speed.
3.
To reduce forward speed when going down a hill, stowtyrelease
the speed control pedal until the unit slows to the desired
speed.
HOW TO STOP ON A HILL
Set the parkingbrake.
Before you dismount from the seat, move the throttle control to
SLOW position, move the blade rotation control to the DISEN-
GAGED position, turn offthe engine and set the parking brake.
HOW TO START
OPERATION
ON A HILL
1.
Start the engine
2.
Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGED position.
3.
Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
4.
Depress the brake pedal and release the parking brake. As you
release the parking brake, push the speed control pedal to the
desired speed.
1.
Avoid stopping on a hill. If you must quickly stop in an emergen-
AL
cy, remove your right foot from the speed control pedal and
quickly depress the left brake pedal.
WARNING: Slowly push the speed control pedal as
you release the parking brake. The parking brake
must be disengaged
before the speed control
pedal
is able to engage the transmission.
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