Use and Care Manual

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3. Push throttle lever up to the full throttle position.

4. Engage mower.

• On models with electric attachment engagement switch: Pull

switch up.

• On models with mechanical attachment engagement lever:

Push lever forward.

NOTE: The mower and engine will stop as the reverse foot pedal is

pressed for hydrostatic transmission or when the transmission

shift lever is moved to the rear slot (reverse) position for

automatic transmission with mower engaged.

5. Disengage mower blades before moving in reverse or stopping

engine.

• Machines with mechanical attachment engagement lever: Pull

lever back.

• Machines with electric attachment engagement switch: Push

switch down.

Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck

NOTE: Follow this procedure after each use to prevent buildup and

remove corrosive lawn chemicals.

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section).

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2. Attach quick-coupler to garden hose.

3. Attach garden hose with quick-coupler to wash port (A) on the

mower deck.

4. Turn on water.

5. Start engine.

6. Run at full throttle.

7. Engage mower blades.

8. Flush water under deck for approximately one minute.

9. Disengage mower blades.

10. Stop engine.

11. Turn off water and remove garden hose and quick-coupler from

wash port.

12. Remove quick-coupler from garden hose and store for future use.

Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material

Collection System

CAUTION: Do not attempt to unplug attachment with

machine running.

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Checking For Plugging While Driving

If grass builds up in front of mower discharge chute, check for plugged

chute or problems with blower assembly (if equipped).

If there is a trail of clippings behind mower or clippings blow to the side,

check for plugged chute, full collector bags, or problems with blower

assembly.

Removing Debris From Inspection Points:

CAUTION: Do not use hands or feet to clear plugged mower

deck or blower assembly. Stored energy can cause blades to

rotate.

1. Park machine safely. Wait for all moving parts to stop before getting

off to inspect machine.

2. Open hopper cover. Check chute outlet.

3. Remove chute from mower deck or blower assembly. Check chute

inlet.

4. Check under mower deck for debris.

Moving Machine by Hand

CAUTION: When the bypass valve is open, the machine will

have unrestricted motion.

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1. Unlock the park brake.

2. Put automatic transmission shifter into center position.

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