Operating Guide

Thrown objects can cause serious injury. Make sure that all
machine parts are stopped before raising hopper top or
removing chutes.
1. Park machine safely. Wait for all moving parts to stop before you
leave the operator platform to inspect machine.
2. Check under mower deck and discharge chute for debris.
3. Clear all debris before using mower.
4. If plugging is occurring switch to open mode to allow some grass to
discharge.
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Stopping the Engine
1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.
2. Push the mower engagement switch down to disengage mower.
3. Throttle position should remain in the Full throttle position to avoid
backring at shutdown.
4. Lock park brake.
5. Set throttle lever to lowest position.
6. Allow the engine to cool down for 20 seconds.
7. Turn ignition key to STOP (o󰀨) position.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may attempt
to move or operate an unattended machine.
Always lock the park brake and remove the key before
leaving the machine unattended.
8. Remove key.
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Moving Machine by Hand
CAUTION: Avoid injury! When the bypass valve is open, the
machine will have unrestricted motion.
● Do not open the bypass valve when the machine is
stopped on an incline to prevent it from going downhill
out of control.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transmission damage may occur if
the machine is towed or moved incorrectly:
● Move machine by hand only.
● Do not use another vehicle to move machine.
● Do not tow machine.
When moving the machine without starting the engine, always use the
bypass valves:
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1. Push bypass control rods (A) forward and into the detent slot (B) to
engage bypass valve.
2. Release park brake.
3. Push machine to desired location and lock park brake.
NOTE: The bypass control rods should be disengaged before starting
and operating the machine.
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4. Move both bypass control rods from their detent slot and push the
rods back to the disengaged position (C).
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Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection
System
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to unplug
attachment with the 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.
● Thrown objects can cause serious injury. Make sure that
all machine parts are stopped before raising hopper top
or removing chutes.
Checking for Plugging While Driving
If grass builds up in the front of the 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
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