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Operation
STOPPING THE MOWER
• Returning the ground speed control levers to the
neutral position will stop movement.
• Disengage the PTO.
• Manual Start Release the operator presence /
parking brake handles to engage the parking brake.
• Electric Start: Engage the parking brake.
• Move the throttle control to mid-throttle position and
turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.
MOWING
• Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged.
• Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).
• Set the throttle control to FULL.
• Manual Start:
Grasp the operator presence / parking brake
handles and the handle bar grips at the same time
to deactivate engine kill system and disengage the
parking brake.
• Electric Start:
Push down on both of the engine kill / operator
presence handles to deactivate the engine kill
system. Push the brake lever forward the disengage
the parking brake.
• Engage the PTO by pulling up on the PTO switch.
• Begin mowing. See Lawn Care Section in the back
of this manual for tips on mowing patterns, lawn
care, and trouble shooting information.
• When finished, disengage the PTO.
• Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE MOWER).
PUSHING THE MOWER BY HAND
DO NOT TOW MOWER
Towing the unit will cause hydraulic
transmission damage. Do not use another
vehicle to push or pull this unit.
• Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition OFF, and
remove the key.
• Slide the hydraulic release rod forward and lock into
the top of the "T" slot. See Figure 2.
• Manual Start: Grasp the operator presence /
parking brake handles and the handle bar grips at the
same time to disengage the parking brake.
• Electric Start: Disengage the parking brake.
The mower can now be pushed by hand.
• After moving the mower, re-engage the transmission
(DRIVE position) by releasing the rod from the "T"
and sliding the release handle towards the rear of the
machine.
NEUTRAL POSITION
"DISENGAGE"
Figure 2. Hydraulic Release Rod
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DRIVE POSITION
"ENGAGE"
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