Product Manual

Ignition Switch (Electric Start Models Only)
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage blades, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
The three-position switch is used to start and stop the engine
on electric-start models. See Fig. 4-2. To start the engine, insert
the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the 
position. Release key into the  position once the engine has
started. Turn the key to STOP to stop the engine.
Never move the key into the Start
position while the engine is running; doing so may
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Drive Control
The drive control is used to engage
and disengage drive to the wheels. To
engage this control, squeeze the drive
control against the handlebar grip. To
stop the drive, release the drive control.
Always release
the drive control before
changing speeds. Failure to
do so may result in serious
damage to your
transmission.
Blade Control
Located on the right-hand handle,
the blade control is used to engage
the mowing deck. To operate, press
and hold the lever against the
handlebar grip. To stop the blades,
release the blade control.
Never
attempt to start the engine
with the blade control
engaged.
Always release
the blade control when
starting the engine. Failure
to do so may result in
premature wear to your
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Gear Shift Lever
Use this lever to select any of four forward ground speeds,
neutral, or reverse.
Forward
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and position four (4) is the fastest.
Reverse
To select reverse, put the lever in the Reverse (R) position.
Look behind the mower before and
during reverse operation. Stop the mower blades
before operating in reverse.
Neutral
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when the mower is not in use. In addition, the mower can be
manually pushed or pulled by placing the gear shift lever into
N (neutral) position and pressing the drive control against the
handlebar grip.
Always release the drive control before
changing speeds. Failure to do so may result in
serious damage to your transmission.

Stop
Position
Start
Position

Position
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