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Section 2: Operating Procedures
Blade Engagement Switch
Refer to Figure 2-2:
The blade engagement switch engages the deck blades.
Pull switch up to engage blades and push switch down to
disengage the blades.
IMPORTANT: Never engage blades with engine
running at high rpm or when the deck is under load.
Clutch, belts or deck could be damaged.
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Refer to Figure 2-3:
Located behind the seat on one side is the Left/Right
Fuel Tank Valve for controlling which fuel tank is in use.
The valve lever must be over one of the two arrows to
supply fuel to the engine. Arrows point to the fuel tank
being used. Switch valve from one tank to the other when
tank in use is about out of fuel. The mower does not have
to be turned off to make the switch. See "Fuel System" on
page 35 for more information.
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Center Position "O"
as Shown is OFF
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Figure 2-3
Control Levers
Refer to Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5:
The control levers are used to steer, accelerate, brake,
change direction and set the park brake.
Always set both control levers in park position by
spreading full apart before getting off the mower and
always leave control levers in park until seated and ready
to start traveling.
Pull control levers together at the handles to release park
brakes. Move control levers either forward or rearward
from neutral position to start moving.
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WARNING
The park brake is not designed to hold the mower on steep
slopes.
Move the control levers to neutral to stop and fully apart
to set park brakes.
IMPORTANT: Both control lever must be spread
fully apart before park brakes are applied.
See "Driving the Mower" on page 14 for a detailed
description of operating the control levers.
Control Levers With
Handles Placed In
Operating Position
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Zero Turn Mowers 357-187M
Control Levers
Figure 2-4
Spreading the control levers fully apart
automatically sets the park brakes.
Control Levers Spread Fully Apart
Figure 2-5
Neutral Slot
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