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Operation
Read "Safety Instructions" on page 7 and following pages, if you are unfamiliar with the machine.
Training
Walk behind mowers are far more manueverable than typical riding mowers due to their unique steering
capabilities.
We recommend that this section be reviewed in it's entirety prior to attempt to move mower under its own
power. Additionally, we suggest when first operating mower, use a reduced throttle speed and reduced
ground speed by NOT moving motion control levers to the furthest forward or reverse positions during initial
operation, or until operation becomes comfortable with controls. We also suggest first time users, or new
users to Walk behind mowers become familiar with the mowers movement on a hard surface, such as
concrete or blacktop PRIOR to attempting to operate on turf. Until operator becomes comfortable with
mower controls and steering capability, they may damage turf due to over aggresive maneuvers.
To move forward and backward
The direction and speed of the mowers movement is effected by the movement of the motion control
lever(s). The left control lever controls the left wheel motor. The right control the right wheel motor.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When control levers are in the reverse
position they return to neutral when
released, this may cause the mower to
suddenly stop.
First time users should push mower (see "Moving Machine by Hand" on page 34) to an open, flat area,
without other persons or vehicles/obstacles near by. In order to move unit under its own power, the operator
must start engine (see "Before Starting" on page 25), adjust engine speed to idle, disengage neutral bail
park brake, do not engage (turn on) blades at this time. As long as the control levers have been out of
neutral position the mower will not move. Slowly move both control levers forward sligthly, this will allow the
mower to start moving forward in a straight line. Pull back on control levers to neutral position and mower
should stop moving. Pull back slightly on control levers, this will allow mower to start moving backwards or
in the reverse direction. Let the control levers get to the neutral position and mower should stop moving.
To turn to the right
While moving in a forward direction, pull the right lever back towards the neutral position while maintaining
the position of the left lever, this will slow the rotation of the right wheel and cause the machine to turn in
that direction.
To turn to the left
While moving in a forward direction, pull the left lever back towards the neutral position while maintaining
the position of the right lever, this will slow the rotation of the left wheel and cause the machine to turn in
that direction.
To zero turn
While moving in a foward direction, first pull both control levers back until the mower stops dramatically.
Then turn by alternating one lever slightly to the forward position and the other in the reverse position.
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OPERATION
WARNING!
Be thoroughly familiar with all
controls their function and how
to operate them before
operating the mower.
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