Replacement Part List

26FB
TURF BEAST
Rev: July 2015
TURF BEAST Finish Mower
12
Operating Instructions
Starting the Engine
DANGER:
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas.
Breathing exhaust can cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to death. Do not
operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
NOTE: Be sure to add fresh unleaded gasoline
and fill the engine with manufacturers
recommended motor oil before starting your
mower.
1. Make sure the shut off
valve, located at
XXXXXXX is in the ON
position.
2. Make sure the brake is
set.
3. Make sure the blade control lever is in the
OFF position.
4. Pull CHOKE if necessary.
5. Turn the key clockwise to the START position
and allow it to return to the ON position when
the engine starts.
6. When the engine starts to run and the key
returns to the ON position, push CHOKE off.
Before attempting to use your mower, make
sure you are familiar with all of the
components and have read the manual.
DANGER
Operating the Mower
1. Make sure the brake has been
moved to the OFF Position.
2. Push down and hold the operator
presence control levers on the
handle bar with both hands.
3. The forward and
reverse levers are
spring loaded to the
neutral position.
4. To drive the mower
forward, slide both
hands slightly back
on the handle bar
and gently squeeze
the forward levers toward the handle bar. The
forward speed is directly proportional to the
degree these forward levers are moved
toward the handle bar.
5. To turn the mower left, either release some
pressure on the left lever (decreasing the
speed of the left wheel), increase the pressure
of the right lever (increasing the speed of the
right wheel), or both. The degree of the turn is
directly proportional to the amount of
movement of these levers.
6. To turn the mower right, perform the lever
movements described in step 5 above with the
opposite levers.
7. To stop the forward motion of the mower,
release the forward levers. The spring loaded
feature of the hydrostatic drive returns the
levers to the neutral position and stops the
mower.
8. To drive the mower backwards, slide both
hands slightly forward on the handle bar and
gently press the reverse levers toward the
handle bar.
9. When in the neutral position, the hydraulic
system prevents the mower from moving
easily. However, on a grade, the mower can
move very slowly (with the engine off or
running). Be sure to set the manual parking
brake any time the mower is left unattended or
is being transported.
10. To physically move the mower when the
engine is NOT running, disengage the
hydrostatic drive units.