Pre-Operation Checks; Cutter Deck Cleaning - Honda Mid-mount rotary mower Operator's Manual

5. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
For safe and efficient mowing, always make a pre-operation inspection
before starting:
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Never run the engine in an enclosed area. Be sure to provide
adequate ventilation. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas
that may cause loss of consciousness and lead to death.
Inspect with the tractor on level ground.
Lock the parking brake, set the transmission lever in "N" (Neutral) and the
front and rear P.T.O. levers in the "OFF" positions.
NEUTRAL OFF
OFF NEUTRAL
MAIN TRANSMSSION
FRONT P.T.O.
REAR P.T.O. LEVER
HYDRAULIC LIFT
LEVER
CLUTCH LEVER
LEVER
1. Cutter deck cleaning (exterior)
Check that the cutter deck is lowered fully.
Remove grass and other foreign matter from the cutter deck.
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