Operating Guide

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2. To turn sharply to the right, push left control lever (D) forward and
pull right control lever (C) rearward at the same time.
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Starting the Engine
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area, such as a garage,
even with doors or windows opened.
Move the machine to an outside area before running the
engine.
1. Sit on the operator seat.
2. Lock park brake.
3. Push the mower engagement knob down to disengage the mower.
4. Set both motion control levers to the start/shutdown position.
5. Set throttle lever to set engine speed:
● Cold Start: Set throttle control to the start position, full throttle.
Use the choke control as necessary (if equipped).
● Warm Start: Set throttle control to the mow position, full
throttle.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Starter may be damaged if the
starter is operated for more than 20 seconds at a time:
● Wait two minutes before trying again if engine does not
start.
6. Turn key switch to the start position.
7. After engine starts, release key switch to the run position,
disengage the choke control (if equipped), and move throttle to the
mow position, full throttle.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine idling may
cause engine damage. Excessive idling can cause engine
overheating, carbon buildup, and poor performance.
8. Allow the engine to warm up for 20 seconds.
9. Release park brake.
10. Set both motion control levers to the neutral position.
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Engaging Mower
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Clear mowing area of all bystanders
when operating this machine. Thrown objects could cause
serious injury or death.
Keep hands and feet away from blades and discharge
opening.
Do not mow in reverse unless necessary.
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height.
2. Start engine.
3. Release park brake.
4. Move both motion control levers to the neutral position.
5. Set throttle lever to full throttle position.
NOTE: For smoother engagement, deck can be engaged at transport
position and then lowered to desired cut height.
6. Pull mower engagement switch up to engage mower.
NOTE: The travel speed and turn rate varies with the amount that the
control levers are moved.
7. Push motion control levers forward slowly. Mow at a safe travel
speed.
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Using MulchControl (If Equipped)
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating belts and blades are
dangerous.
1. Park machine on a at, level surface.
2. Disengage mower blades.
3. Lock the park brake.
4. Wait for all moving mower deck parts to stop before you leave the
operators station.
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5. Rotate lever clockwise (A) to close or counterclockwise (B) to open.
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Unplugging Mower
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to unplug
attachment with machine running.
Rotating blades are dangerous. Shut o󰀨 the engine and
remove the key before getting o󰀨 the seat to inspect the
machine and attachment
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