Use and Care Manual

36FB, 54FB

TURF BEAST

Rev: Mar2011

TURF BEAST Finish Mower

IMPORTANT! The mower belts are adjusted to ensure the blades stop

turning within seven (7) seconds of releasing the blade control lever. If

you are making any belt adjustments whatsoever, for your safety and the

safety of others around you, you must ensure the belts are re-adjusted to

achieve this design specification.

Mowing

WARNING! Thoroughly inspect the area where you

plan to use the mower. Look for items such as stones,

sticks , wire, and other foreign objects. If struck by the

mower, these and other objects may become

projectiles that could lead to serious injury or death.

Clear area of all debris.

Keep people and pets at a safe distance.

WARNING! Do not operate the mower with defective

guards, shields, or without the safety devices securely

in place.

1. When the mower is in position on the area to be

mowed, hold the operator presence control down

with one hand.

2. With the other hand, SLOWLY push the blade

control lever forward to the ON position.

3. Slowly, and evenly, engage the forward and

reverse levers and begin mowing. To stop moving,

ease up on the levers or simply let go of the mower.

4. To stop the blades, pull the blade control lever back

to the OFF position.

The Soft Start feature is critical to

maintaining belt, clutch, and engine life.

NEVER “slam” the blade on/off handle

from off to on without pausing an

adequate time in the soft start range.

WARNING