Operating On Hills - Poulan Pro PRO 61ZX / 966681801 Operator's Manual

5. Engage the mower deck by pulling out the
blade switch.
6. Move throttle control to full throttle (not choke).
The machine's speed and direction are
continuously variable using the two steering
controls. When both controls are in the neutral
position, the machine stands still.
By moving both controls an equal amount
forward or backward, the machine moves in a
straight line forward or backward respectively.
In order, for example, to turn right while
moving forward, move the right control
towards the neutral position. The rotation of the
right wheel is reduced and the machine turns
to the right.
Turning on the spot can be achieved by
moving one control backward (behind the
neutral position) and carefully moving the
other steering control forward from its neutral
position.

Operating On Hills

Read the Safety Instructions Driving on Slopes in the
Safety section.
• The slowest speed possible should be used
before starting up or down hills.
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, pull drive
levers into the neutral position and push to the
outside of the unit and engage the parking
brake.
• To restart movement, release the parking
brake.
• Pull the control levers back to the center of the
mower and press forward to regain forward
motion.
• Make all turns slowly.
WARNING!
Do not drive up or down hills with
slopes greater than 10 degrees. Do not
drive across slopes.
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OPERATION
Set blade engagement and throttle control
Place controls in neutral position and engage the parking
brake.
Parking brake released
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